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Tiny nomad-ish bee
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Tiny nomad-ish bee
Tenino, Thurston County, Washington, USA
July 18, 2015
Size: 7-10mm
Found on milkweed, you can see the pollen sack on its hind leg. Uncommon. Others like it seen patrolling close to ground.
Contributed by olynatureguy on 27 July, 2015 - 1:04pm
Last updated 27 July, 2015 - 7:13pm

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… John S. Ascher, 27 July, 2015 - 7:13pm

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