According to Kristie Reddick of The Bug Chicks, hover flies see us humans and think, "mmm, a tasty potato chip." ...

Sweat bees are smaller in size, ranging from 0.125 to 0.5 inches in length, according to Terminix. They are known for their metallic coloring, which is often green with red or yellow stripes.

Across the globe, wildlife is in crisis. Insect populations are crashing, bird species are disappearing, and pollinators, the ...

Usually hoverflies are lighter in color than a sweat bee, which has a metallic sheen on its head. If you're watching a hoverfly that's landed on something, it often will exhibit a abdomen-bobbing ...

Usually hoverflies are lighter in color than a sweat bee, which has a metallic sheen on its head. If you're watching a hoverfly that's landed on something, it often will exhibit a abdomen-bobbing ...

Hover flies are often mistaken for sweat bees or yellow jackets. Purdue offers a reminder of an old adage about telling the creatures apart: "Two wings, fun; four wings, run." ...

According to Inver Hills’ website, the pure green sweat bee is a medium-sized, solitary, metallic green bee that is common in much of the state.