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Melittidae
They are typically small to moderate-sized bees, which often have shaggy scopae, and are commonly oligolectic; several species further specialize on floral oils as larval food rather than pollen
Spotted on a dispersed pine tree forest. Sandy soil
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: +1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on May 14, 2013
Submitted on Jun 17, 2013
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