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Orchid Bee - Euglossa viridissima -  Boca Raton, Florida, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA December 4, 2008
Florida's cool winter weather does not seem to slow down the activity level of these exotic bees. Adults visit my yard constantly throughout the day to nectar and collect pollen.
Contributed by Alan Chin-Lee on 5 December, 2008 - 10:32pm Last updated 6 December, 2008 - 9:32am |