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Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee

Hylaeus anthracinus

Endangered

About

One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.

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Did You Know?

Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.