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Osmia rufa? or Andrena spp
Solitary bee. Osmia rufa nest in preexistiing hollows. Male larvae are placed in front of the females within the nest allowing the males to emerge first in the spring. Excellent pollinators. Not aggressive. The male has no sting.
Garden, prairies.
Spotted on Mar 24, 2012
Submitted on Apr 10, 2012
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