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Orchid Bee

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Orchid Bee. Metallic green color. 15 mm long.

Habitat:

Flowering plants near the beach.

Reference Links:

Euglossini

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LuisStevens
Thank you for the ID confirmation Juan DiTrani.
LuisStevens
Thank you John La Salle for the correct Id and link.
John La Salle
Hi Luis Nice series - and really beautiful insects. These are not cuckoo wasps (Chrysididae), but some type of bee. Could even be an orchid bee (Euglossini). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euglossini

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