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Bees in copula - male - female
Copyright © 2006 Fred Bentler

Bees in copula - Male Female
Lake Roosevelt, Ferry County, Washington, USA
August 31, 2006
It was a wild day on a sandy beach for these bees in the waning days of summer-- many, many more were on the prowl. Any ID suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Contributed by Fred Bentler on 7 November, 2007 - 11:05pm
Last updated 24 November, 2007 - 7:36pm

Very nice
It would be nice to see one or two more images if you have some that show different angles or other details.
… Beatriz Moisset, 8 November, 2007 - 3:54pm login or register to post comments

 
More images, more details
These particular specimens were there and gone fast and all photos but this one turned out poorly-- as I usually do I deleted them on the first pass. I was covering a lot of ground but I might be able to dig up a shot or two of similar specimens from that locale.
… Fred Bentler, 9 November, 2007 - 12:04am login or register to post comments

 
Sigh!
We are like fishermen. We always have stories about the one that got away.
… Beatriz Moisset, 9 November, 2007 - 7:10am login or register to post comments

 
Indeed
...but I did get another that I just posted...I'd link it but it's a different specimen on a different day.
… Fred Bentler, 9 November, 2007 - 8:29am login or register to post comments

Leaf-cutting Bees
As indicated by broadened, white foretarsi of the male.
… Richard Vernier, 8 November, 2007 - 8:31am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Richard!
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… Fred Bentler, 8 November, 2007 - 11:45pm login or register to post comments

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