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orchid bee

Photo by RachelleSmith
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Description:

This is what I was told the bee was commonly called, if I'm mistaken please correct me. This bee is fascinating to watch, he moves slowly around all the small flowers on this cone shaped pod that comes out of this plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Orchid bee

Euglossa sp.
Juan DiTrani
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PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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