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bee - Halictus rubicundus
Copyright © 2012 Ilona L.

bee - Halictus rubicundus
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
May 13, 2012
Size: ~10mm
The edge of the dish had a slight film of sugar water which attracted some bees and flies.

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Contributed by Ilona L. on 14 May, 2012 - 10:55am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 14 May, 2012 - 11:29am

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