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Darker Version Of European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Description:

A little different than the usual honey bees that I see.

Habitat:

Seen in the foothills of Mt Diablo.

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2 Comments

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Hi Emma :)
This looks like a European honey bee, a darker form
Here's a reference photo: http://bugguide.net/node/view/609767/bgi...

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Is this a leaf cutting bee?Megachile pugnata?

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Tulare, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 26, 2012
Submitted on Jun 26, 2012

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