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Native Honeybee? - Anthophora urbana
Copyright © 2016 BoiseBea

Native Honeybee? - Anthophora urbana
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, USA
September 7, 2016
Size: 1.2 cm
Could this be an albino honeybee?
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Contributed by BoiseBea on 7 September, 2016 - 5:38pm
Last updated 7 September, 2016 - 9:38pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 7 September, 2016 - 8:35pm login or register to post comments

Not a Honeybee
This might be a type of Anthophorine Bee, maybe a male Anthophora urbana. (western range) Let's wait for an expert. If confirmed, a first for your state, congrats!
… Bob Biagi, 7 September, 2016 - 7:02pm login or register to post comments

 
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Wow! That was a quick response. This is a great website. I'm only sorry it took me so long to find it. Thank you for the information.
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