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Sweat Bee

Species Augochlora pura

Photo by GregMasteller
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Some people mistake some small flies for sweat bees. However this is a true bee species. They are rather small but amazing. the third picture gives an idea of their size as this one is on a budding tomato flower.

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PublishedAugust 21, 2011

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