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Tobacco Paintflower (Alectra orobanchoides)Observer
botswanabugsDescription
several plants found under catophractis sp
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Tribe MegachiliniObserver
bushboyDescription
Acro-bee
See the plant: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39306590
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Pot Bees (Genus Fidelia)Observer
cecilerouxDescription
This almost white bee was digging in the dune sand, probably constructing a nest.
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Southern Crypt Ant (Hypoponera austra)Observer
flippie1971Description
Collected from leaf litter in an old milkwood forest at Grootbos with Peter, Geke and Paula. Thanks Geke for your coordinates and sharp eyes that located these and Paula for your help locating the ants during the photography session!
Photographed at 5x magnification. Measured 2.7-2.8mm. Peter, I leave the species level ID of this one for you.
