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Role: Largest known bee species, important for pollination of large flowers Plant relationships: Prefers to gather pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers Conservation status: Rare and potentially endangered, not seen for decades until rediscovered in 2019

Role: Pollinates a variety of plants but can outcompete other bees Plant relationships: Generalist foragers on many flowering plants Conservation status: Not endangered but often considered a pest due to aggressive behavior

Role: Pollinates flowers with deep corollas, buzz pollination Plant relationships: Tomato plants, peppers, and other plants with poricidal anthers Conservation status: Various species are endangered or in decline due to pesticides and habitat fragmentation

Role: Key pollinator for many crops and wild plants Plant relationships: Visits a large range of flowers including those from herbs, fruits, and vegetables Conservation status: Faces threats from parasites, pesticides, and habitat loss but not endangered

Role: Pollinates various wildflowers during its migration Plant relationships: Milkweed species for larval development Conservation status: Noted as endangered by the IUCN, primarily due to habitat loss and milkweed availability

Role: Unintentional pollinators, more likely to be pests Plant relationships: Variety of plants but typically scavengers Conservation status: Not endangered, and in some places considered a nuisance or invasive

Role: Critical for the pollination of figs; each fig species typically has its own specific fig wasp species Plant relationships: Obligate mutualism with fig plants Conservation status: Not endangered but entwined with the conservation of fig trees

Role: Important pollinator of alfalfa and other crops Plant relationships: Specialized on alfalfa but will visit other flowers Conservation status: Not endangered, often managed for alfalfa seed production

Role: Important pollinators of soft fruits and vegetables Plant relationships: Prefers species with short corollas where they forage for nectar and pollen Conservation status: Generally not endangered, but habitat quality affects their abundance

Role: Pollinates a wide variety of agricultural crops Plant relationships: Flowers of fruit trees, clovers, and many other plants Conservation status: Not endangered but facing threats from habitat loss, pesticides, and diseases

Role: Pollinates open-faced flowers Plant relationships: Passionflowers, blueberries, and other larget open-face blooms Conservation status: Not generally endangered but can be locally affected by timber harvesting

Role: Pollinates wildflowers, particularly legumes Plant relationships: Larvae depend on leguminous plants, such as clovers Conservation status: Not endangered but affected by intensive agriculture and habitat loss

Role: Pollinates a wide array of flowering plants Plant relationships: Various plant species with large, colorful, fragrant blooms Conservation status: Some species are endangered due to habitat loss and climate change

Role: Pollinates various wildflowers and crops Plant relationships: Particularly effective in pollinating peppers, tomatoes, and other garden vegetables along with wildflowers Conservation status: Not typically endangered but can be impacted by widespread use of pesticides and habitat destruction

Role: Pollinate early spring flowers Plant relationships: Many early bloomers, including willows, maples, and spring wildflowers Conservation status: Most are not endangered but are sensitive to habitat disruption and pollution

Role: Pollinator of early spring flowers, including fruit trees Plant relationships: Fruit blossoms, such as apple, pear, and cherry Conservation status: Not endangered and commonly found in a variety of habitats

Role: Critical pollinator in many ecosystems Plant relationships: Broad range of plants including wildflowers and commercial crops Conservation status: Suffers from pesticide use and Varroa mite infestations, not currently endangered

Role: Pollinates tube-shaped flowers Plant relationships: Red, tubular flowers that provide nectar Conservation status: Varies by species; some are endangered due to habitat loss and climate change

Role: Pollinator of evening-blooming flowers with deep corollas Plant relationships: Visits many species including evening primrose, petunias, and honeysuckle Conservation status: Not typically endangered and has a wide range

Role: Specialized pollinator of cucurbit plants Plant relationships: Squashes, pumpkins, and other gourds Conservation status: Not currently endangered but can be affected by agricultural practices and pesticide use

Role: Efficient pollinators of spring-blooming flowers Plant relationships: Fruit trees, such as apples and cherries Conservation status: Not endangered, with some species promoted as alternative pollinators in agriculture

Role: Important for nocturnal pollination Plant relationships: Night-blooming species such as moonflowers, yucca, and evening primrose Conservation status: Variable, some species under threat due to habitat loss and pollution

Role: Solitary bees important for the pollination of spring flowers Plant relationships: Broad, including fruit trees and spring wildflowers Conservation status: Generally not endangered but depend on the health of their habitats

Role: Specialized pollinator of blueberry bushes Plant relationships: Blueberries, and to a lesser extent other heath family plants Conservation status: Not widely studied but dependent on the availability of blueberry plants

Role: Pollinate flowers, especially legumes Plant relationships: Alfalfa, other legumes, and a variety of flowers Conservation status: Not classified as endangered; however, habitat loss affects their abundance

Role: Pollinate ancient flowering plants, often in a mess-and-soil manner Plant relationships: Magnolias, spicebush, and other plant species with bowl-shaped flowers Conservation status: Varies greatly across species, with some threatened by habitat changes

Role: Parasitic, indirectly impacting pollination by affecting host bee populations Plant relationships: They don't pollinate as they do not collect pollen for their offspring Conservation status: Not widely studied but may impact conservation of their solitary bee hosts

Role: Pollinator of a wide range of flowers and shrubs Plant relationships: Favors thistles, buddleia, and other nectar-rich flowers Conservation status: Not endangered, widespread across its range

Role: Pollinates a wide range of plants Plant relationships: Thistles and other composite flowers are favorites Conservation status: Not endangered and is one of the most widespread butterflies

Role: Specialized nocturnal pollination of night-blooming cereus and similar flowers Plant relationships: Night-blooming desert plants like Datura, Oenothera, and Ipomoea Conservation status: Not widely studied but integral to the reproductive cycle of the plants they pollinate

Role: Pollinates a variety of plants, notable for collecting plant fibers Plant relationships: Many garden flowers and wildflowers, particularly those with an open form Conservation status: Not endangered, widely distributed and adaptable

Role: Efficient pollinator of orchard fruits Plant relationships: Cherries, plums, apples, and almonds Conservation status: Not classified as endangered, used as an alternative orchard pollinator

Role: Important pollinators of wildflowers, particularly sunflowers Plant relationships: Specialized on aster family plants like sunflowers Conservation status: Not endangered but may be affected by the decline of their preferred plant species

Role: Effective pollinator of open-faced flowers Plant relationships: Prefers large blooms like azaleas, blueberries, and butterfly bushes Conservation status: Common and not endangered, though their nesting habits can be impacted by loss of suitable habitat

Role: Prime pollinator of early-spring fruit crops Plant relationships: Prefers fruit tree blossoms like apple, pear, and cherry Conservation status: Not endangered; is seen as a beneficial species for natural and controlled pollination

Role: Pollinate a variety of flowering plants Plant relationships: Especially important for purple coneflowers, milkweeds, and other prairie flowers Conservation status: Not generally endangered but their habitats are increasingly under threat