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Hibiscus Turret Bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis)
Photo#142955
Copyright © 2007
Christopher C Wirth
Bee -
Ptilothrix bombiformis
Virginia, USA
July 17, 2007
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Contributed by
Christopher C Wirth
on 4 September, 2007 - 3:38pm
Last updated 19 June, 2008 - 6:03pm
Ptilothrix bombiformis
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John S. Ascher
, 4 September, 2007 - 3:58pm
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Why not keep it, Chris?
We have exactly two posted photos of these, both from MD and neither showing venation as well as yours does.
If you do decide to keep it, please date if possible.
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Ron Hemberger
, 4 September, 2007 - 4:55pm
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Ok
I thought there would be better photos in the guide - I'll add the date.
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Christopher C Wirth
, 4 September, 2007 - 5:55pm
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Great; thanks!
Keep checking :-)
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Ron Hemberger
, 4 September, 2007 - 6:43pm
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