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 Is this Andrena haemorrhoa?
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| davenicholls |
Posted on 19-04-2008 21:48
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
Several of these bees have been in my garden during early April. I think it might be Andrena haemorrhoa - can anyone comfirm this or give an alternative id? The pale yellow face and very long hairs on the leg are distinctive features. Many thanks.
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| davenicholls |
Posted on 19-04-2008 21:52
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
another photo
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| davenicholls |
Posted on 19-04-2008 21:53
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
pale face
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| tristanba |
Posted on 19-04-2008 21:57
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 Member Location: UK Posts: 97 Joined: 29.05.07 |
you have a male Anthophora plumipes here, the Hairy-footed Flower Bee. Best wishes, Tristan |
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| davenicholls |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:13
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
Many thanks Tristan. Now I've looked it up I realise I have the black females around as well - id seems easy once you know! |
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| tristanba |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:32
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Member Location: UK Posts: 97 Joined: 29.05.07 |
No worries, a common but very charismatic spring bee! Nice pictures  |
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