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Peponapis pruinosa, Lasioglossum sp.
The larger bee is a squash bee (genus Peponapis), while the smaller one is a sweat bee (genus Lasioglossum). Both were visiting this male zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) flower. Peponapis are squash specialists, exclusively visiting squash blossoms for pollen.
Potted vegetable plants in my back yard, suburban setting.
Spotted on Jul 17, 2011
Submitted on Sep 21, 2011
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