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Metallic Green Bee

Agapostemon virescens

Photo by beaker98
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Prairie restoration area.

Notes:

I got this one down to the genus, but then lose patience after that with all of the metallic green bee species.

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Comments (2)
beaker98
I would agree on that Mark:). Sometimes my impatience is a curse. Thanks for the kind words and ID. Much appreciated.
Mark Ridgway
I'd be happy with A virescens on this one. Fabulous pic !

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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