Sweat Bees (Laphria): The Genus of Moisture-Loving Bees

Laphria is a genus of bees in the family Halictidae, commonly known as sweat bees. These bees are named for their habit of collecting moisture from sweaty skin or other sources to use in their nests. There are over 100 species of Laphria found throughout the world, with the majority being found in the tropics and subtropics.

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