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Digger Bee

Anthophora urbana

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Small bee that is about half the size of a Honey bee.
Black abdomen with 3 light colored bandfringes. Light fuzzy brown throax, long black antenna and short front legs.<br> These are ground dwelling bees.

Habitat:

Spotted feeding on flowers with honeybees

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