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Exomalopsis solani

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Description:

Thanks to KristalWatrous for the ID!

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KristalWatrous
KristalWatrous 12 years ago
Solanum exomalopsis
Exomalopsis solani Species Exomalopsis solani - Solanum Exomalopsis - BugGuide.Net


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textless 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID, Kristal!

KristalWatrous
KristalWatrous 12 years ago

This bee is in the bee tribe Anthophorini (formerly family Anthophoridae). It is a long-tongued solitary bee. These bees nest communally, with several bees using one burrow.

http://www.greatsunflower.org/exomalopsi...

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Durango, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2011
Submitted on Sep 22, 2011

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