Two Lovely Halictid Bees

Image Copyright 2001, David L. Green
On Vitex, Hemingway, South Carolina, June 16, 2001
Tentatively identifies as Agapostemon sp.

Image Copyright 2001, David L. Green
Unknown Flower, Hemingway, SC, June 6, 2001
Tentatively identified as Augochloropsis
While bumblebees are more commonly seen visiting tomato blossoms, Halictids are thought to be more efficient pollinators of tomatoes.