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Forum: Bug and Insect IdentificationReplies: 4, Views: 57
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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)

May 2, 2008
9:53 PM

Post #4899007

I have seen those bees around the past two weeks, mainly feeding on Squills. (I have a lot of those blooming now) I have a lot of pictures to show.

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)

May 2, 2008
9:54 PM

Post #4899013

Here is one of the best pictures - I accidently shot it flying away from the Striped Squill.

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)

May 2, 2008
9:57 PM

Post #4899027

another one

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)

May 2, 2008
9:58 PM

Post #4899032

better view of bottom

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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)

May 8, 2008
2:04 PM

Post #4924578

It looks like a Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), but I can't be totaly sure. I'd need to see a close-up of it's wing venation, to give an accurate ID.

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