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Mason Bee

Osmia sp

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

This blue metallic colored bee was busy visiting the flowers of the Winter Honeysuckle. It moved very fast, and rarely stayed on any one flower for long.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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Comments (1)
KenCheeks
Very nice spotting! I'm glad to see the insects start to making a showing here in SC, too.

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