How many native bee species are there in Canada?
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Correct answer: C. 900. There are about 900 native bee species in Canada! While the numbers might sound large, sadly, they are declining rapidly. Considering that 87 of the world’s major food crops depend on pollination and three-quarters of the world’s flowering plants rely on pollinators too, we’ve got plenty of cause for concern. Bees are a critical piece of the pollination puzzle that we cannot afford to lose. Most of our native species do not live in hives but are solitary, living in the ground or hollow stems. None of them make honey. Very few sting. Native bees come in a rainbow of colours in addition to the commonly known yellow and black bands. Some are iridescent green while others are metallic blue! Bees evolved to utilize plant pollen for their protein source instead of animal prey.
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You may attract more than butterflies to your garden — other pollinators, such as bees, may also appreciate your efforts.
