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Megachile sculpturalis
Very large (1"+) bee with huge head and mandibles, kink in antennae, long hairless abdomen. Seems to be chewing holes in the pea flowers. Doesn't look like it has pollen baskets. I'd love some help on this one! I've never seen anything like it. Edit: found it! Unfortunately it turns out this it is introduced in the U.S. and is aggressive towards other bees and has been reported killing honeybees.
Spotted on Jul 19, 2011
Submitted on Jul 31, 2011
3 Comments
Bummer about it being introduced and killing bees :(
Gorgeous photos!
It's hard to imagine that he can fly with a body that big and wings that small.
beautiful shot!