Nest in the ground. Holes are excavated by the female, just like sweat bees. Range greatly in size but most are about 1-1.5 centimeters in length. Body type long and thin. Active mostly in Spring in ...

"They get the name mason bees due to the way they use clay to make partitions for their nests and seal the entrance." Mining ...

Also called mining or digger bees, ground bees are a varied group of solitary bees that nest in the ground. Common types of ground bees include leafcutter, sweat, mason, cellophane, and plasterer ...