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Megachile Subgenus Litomegachile
Grey and black bee-like flying insect with short black antennae and wings.
Hovered around and landed on a lemon tree flower
Spotted on Aug 16, 2011
Submitted on Aug 16, 2011
6 Comments
Hi Kristal, it probably is. I'll submit it for he species ID for confirmation. Thank you!
Thank you misako.hill!
great series!
Looks like a male Megachile sp. to me.
LOL, I never really noticed the names but now that you mention it, their lives must be all work, work, work! Thanks for the compliment :)
My only thought is the fact that they all have trade names - plasterer, miner, carpenter.... I find it amusing. :D Great series of shots, by the way, but no idea on the ID. Sorry!
I was able to get some more shots of this lovely bee today. I believe this is a Plasterer Bee; however, it could be a Mining Bee. Thoughts???