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What

Brown-fovea Miner (Andrena rufosignata)

Observer

nbdragonflyguy

Date

June 16, 2023 02:01 PM ADT

Photos / Sounds

Observer

morcutt

Date

May 2, 2023 02:48 PM CDT

Description

An androgynous bee. Probably a female Andrena carlini that was parasitized by Stylops. I had wondered if it was a gynandromorph until John Ascher answered my question. Interesting! This bee was behaving like the male Andrena carlini that were flying around the magnolia and rarely settling. I thought it was strange to see a female out and about this early and didn't notice her mustache until I got home and looked through my photos.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylops_melittae

Photos / Sounds

What

Frigid Mining Bee (Andrena frigida)

Observer

lucpouliot

Date

April 16, 2023 02:11 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

Observer

castlegrande

Date

April 11, 2023 02:22 PM CDT

Description

I've never seen one like this. Disappointing to not find an ID, though.

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