Habitat. —Mason bees require habitats where they can find substrate for building their nests and flowers that bloom in the spring and early summer for foraging. These habitat features can be found in areas as varied as deserts, prairies, shrublands, deciduous forests, and coniferous forests.

What types of bees live in Utah?

In addition to honey bees, according to the Utah Beekeepers Association, many other types of bees live in Utah. Also found are bumble bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and mud daubers.

How many species of bees are in Utah?

900 species of native bees reside in Utah. Some wild bees are superb pollinators of Utah’s tree fruits, raspberries, squashes, melons and cucumbers.