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mason bee? - Osmia taurus

mason bee? - Osmia taurus
Slade / Red River Gorge, Powell County, Kentucky, USA
April 18, 2018
Found this bee "tasting" minerals along shoreline of creek. I believe this is the same bee that appeared to be interested in nesting within holes within the wood of the cabin where we staying. I'm thinking Osmia?

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mason bee? - Osmia taurus mason bee? - Osmia taurus

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Osmia taurus female
I am not aware of prior KY records (although these may exist).

In general, the bees of KY are poorly documented so more photos will be welcome!

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