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Exomalopsis solani

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Description:

Thanks to KristalWatrous for the ID!

Species ID Suggestions

Solanum exomalopsis

Exomalopsis solani

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KristalWatrous
This bee is in the bee tribe Anthophorini (formerly family Anthophoridae). It is a long-tongued solitary bee. These bees nest communally, with several bees using one burrow. http://www.greatsunflower.org/exomalopsis

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