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Mining Bee

Andrenidae

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Description:

12 mm

Habitat:

Found on mountain path. Lots of small spring flowers popping up everywhere. http://www.naturespot.org.uk/taxonomy/te...

1 Species ID Suggestions

Juan DiTrani 11 years ago

Andrenid bee

Andrena sp. CalPhotos: Andrena hattorfiana

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12 Comments

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

to bee.... thank you all involved!

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

http://www.buzzaboutbees.net/mining-bees... - personal ref

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

no no, insect book! just found that site lovely!

bayucca 11 years ago

Did you really ordered an insect book or a book of Stamps of the World?

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

That is the question.... ;)

Hema Shah 11 years ago

To Bee or Not to Bee.

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

to all the poets here on PN who appreciates the times gone by: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ch2m-nitu/ha...

bayucca 11 years ago

Oh thou, what species it might be,
coming along with wasp or bee?

tibiprada 11 years ago

:-) :-) :-)

Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Ha ha - funny ForestD!
I also agree ........ ;)

ForestDragon 11 years ago

I do agree that this looks like a bee! Now I am rhyming!

bayucca 11 years ago

Take a look in your book ;-)...
I know why you are asking, I would have the same question: To bee or not to bee?? Do bees have such a wasp waist like in #3? My first thought would be bee.

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Smith Zoo

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Sep 25, 2012
Submitted on Sep 27, 2012

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