Context:

This guy landed on my shoulder and just walked around for a few minutes.

Southern Ontario Around 2:30pm in bright sun; 24 Celsius.

(S)he was loaded with pollen and the bands on their abdomen were white.

From a list of possible bees in Ontario, I have narrowed it down to the polyester bee, but if anyone can confirm, I’d appreciate it.

It’s been pretty depressing seeing fewer pollinators around year after year, so this guy really made my day!