Which type of bee is known for its habit of working only one species of flowers at a time?

The honey bee is recognized for its unique behavior of foraging on one species of flower at a time, a phenomenon known as "floral fidelity." This behavior allows honey bees to maximize efficiency in nectar and pollen gathering, as they are better adapted to collect resources from a specific flower type before moving on to others. This practice not only enhances the bee's foraging success but also plays a crucial role in pollination, as the consistent visitation to a single type of flower aids in effective cross-pollination within those plants. This specialization in flower choice helps ensure that they are gathering the most compatible pollen, facilitating successful reproduction in the plants they visit. In contrast, other types of bees may not exhibit the same level of specialization and can often visit multiple flower types on a single foraging trip.