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micans - Xylocopa micans
Copyright © 2006 Sean McCann

micans - Xylocopa micans
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA
February 10, 2006
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Contributed by Sean McCann on 11 February, 2006 - 11:35am

Robbing nectar?
Looks like she might be robbing nectar by cutting a hole at the base of the flower. Excellent image!
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 February, 2006 - 2:31pm login or register to post comments

 
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I think that is what the male is doing as well:
-Sean McCann


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