The andrenid bees are solitary, which means each female does her own work to provision a nest cell with nectar and pollen as a food for her offspring. ... The bees are docile and not likely to sting unless handled or threatened.

Are mining bees harmful?

Mining bees are not aggressive and can be good for the garden. ... Miner bees can sting, but only do it very rarely and only when defending their eggs. Their stings don't hurt much either: they only rate a 1.0 on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. In the garden Mining bees are extremely beneficial insects.

Are miner bees aggressive?

They are friendly, non-aggressive and typically do not sting or bite. Despite their small stature, mining bees are very important to flower pollination, especially in the mid-west region of the United States. ... Miner bees have been known to nest in the same location for many years.