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Bee Families
Worldwide, there are seven bee families and six of those families occur in North America. The following graphic summarizes the number of genera and species that occur in Minnesota within the six North American families:
Looking for a bee ID?
To get help with bee identifications, create a free iNaturalist or BugGuide account then upload your bee photo(s) to one of these sites. Experts will help you identify your bee. Once your bee is identified, visit this site to learn more about its natural history, nesting preferences, and conservation.
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