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Two-spotted Longhorn Bee (Melissodes bimaculatus)
Photo#127294
Copyright © 2007
Ilona L.
Bees catching an afternoon nap -
Melissodes bimaculatus
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Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
July 14, 2007
A photo just for fun...
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Contributed by
Ilona L.
on 15 July, 2007 - 3:11am
Last updated 11 December, 2010 - 10:13pm
Moved
Moved from
Melissodes
.
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John S. Ascher
, 19 November, 2009 - 5:25pm
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Melissodes bimaculata
males
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John S. Ascher
, 19 November, 2009 - 5:25pm
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Outstanding.
A wonderful image! You should consider sending it in to "Natural History" magazine for a "Natural Moment."
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Eric R. Eaton
, 16 July, 2007 - 3:51pm
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It is fun. Thanks for posting.
I'm guessing the one on the right is almost completely refreshed, from the angle of the antennae. The other bee still looks droopy!
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Ron Hemberger
, 15 July, 2007 - 9:48am
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