Common Native Bees of the Eastern United States Book

By Heather Holm

Your Way to Easily Identify Bees and Look-Alikes

Learn to identify the bees that visit your garden and support your local ecosystem with Common Native Bees of the Eastern United States by Heather Holm, biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. This compact, easy-to-use tabbed booklet features more than 160 native bee species found across the eastern U.S., from the states that border the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean.

Organized by bee group for fast reference, this guide helps readers narrow down species quickly and confidently. Each page includes professional photographs and clear identification notes that distinguish native bees from their look-alikes — including beetles, hoverflies, and wasps.

Perfect for gardeners, educators, and pollinator enthusiasts, this pocket-sized guide also features Holm’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees,” offering practical steps for supporting pollinator health in your own backyard or community space.

Key Features

• Author: Heather Holm – Biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author
• Coverage: Species found east of the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast
• Includes: 160+ native bee species and their look-alikes (beetles, hoverflies, and wasps)
• Format: Tabbed, pocket-sized booklet for quick, on-the-go reference
• Audience: Gardeners, naturalists, teachers, and bee enthusiasts
• Learning Focus:
  • Organized by bee group for simple identification
  • Full-color professional photographs highlighting key markings
  • Concise, accessible identification information for all levels
  • The author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees” to encourage pollinator conservation

Detailed Description

This user-friendly field guide is designed to help readers identify native bees and their common mimics in the eastern United States. With full-color photos and grouped sections, it simplifies identification for anyone—from new observers to experienced gardeners.

The guide showcases more than 160 bee species, highlighting the diversity of pollinators that sustain native plants and gardens. Beyond identification, it provides practical conservation guidance, teaching how to make outdoor spaces more bee-friendly through planting choices and habitat protection.

Compact, durable, and highly visual, this tabbed booklet is an essential tool for anyone interested in understanding and supporting native bees in their region.

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