Understanding California's Native Bees by Krystle Hickman - California Review of Books

In his review of The ABCs of California’s Native Bees, Brian Tanguay highlights the surprising fact that California hosts over 1,600 bee species, including specialist pollinators like the San Jacinto Cryptanthia-Mason Bee, which exclusively collects pollen from the Cryptantha flower. Author Krystle Hickman discovered this bee along the Pacific Crest Trail, where it is believed to nest in wood cavities. The book is not only informative but also visually stunning, featuring Hickman’s exceptional photography.