Metallic Green Bees are found in North and South America. There are about 40 species, with the greatest abundance in temperate regions and Southwestern United States. The Agapostemon are floral generalists, which means that they visit a number of different flower species.

What does it mean if a bee is green?

The genus Agapostemon (literally “stamen loving”) is a common group of Western Hemisphere sweat bees, most of which are known as metallic green sweat bees for their color. … Like other sweat bees, they are attracted to human sweat, and they use the salt from the sweat for nutrition.

What kind of bee is neon green?

Description: Agapostemon are brightly colored metallic green or blue bees. They are medium sized ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 inches (7 to 14.5 mm) long. Most species have a bright metallic green head and thorax, and a black-and-yellow striped abdomen; some females are entirely bright green or blue.