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Philanthus gibbosus
Spotted preying on a sweat bee (Halictus confusus). Adults feed on nectar, but provide their nests with bees at the time of egg laying. Sweat bees are favored by many species.
Spotted on Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ (Sedum telephium).
Spotted on Aug 31, 2011
Submitted on Nov 8, 2011
2 Comments
One that can protect these defenseless bees!
now we need a Bee red Riding Hood.