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Photo#338960
Copyright © 2009
Kim Moore
Small bee -
Melissodes
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Long Beach, California, USA
September 29, 2009
This looks different from a honey bee. Anyone have an idea on what kind of bee it is?
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Contributed by
Kim Moore
on 30 September, 2009 - 2:22pm
Last updated 3 October, 2009 - 10:49am
Moved
Moved from
Frass
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I am new to the site and first moved this to Frass after i received an ID. I then learned I could move it to the proper area, which is what I have done.
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Kim Moore
, 3 October, 2009 - 10:46am
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Frassed
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Kim Moore
, 2 October, 2009 - 11:53pm
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my guess is a Long-Horned Bee, Tribe Eucerini
of some kind because of the long antennae. Maybe something kind of like this. Best to wait for expert opinion though.
click to enlarge
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Andrew Williams
, 30 September, 2009 - 3:12pm
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yes
a Melissodes male
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John S. Ascher
, 30 September, 2009 - 3:13pm
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