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Hibiscus Bee (male)

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Nearly bumble bee size, marked similarly. Note lack of pollen baskets on hind legs. Bowed hind basitarsus indicates the male gender.

Habitat:

Found on a leaf in shrubby area of otherwise manicured park in residential neighborhood.

Reference Links:

Species Ptilothrix bombiformis - Hibiscus Bee - BugGuide.Net

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