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Loofah

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Field Notes

Description:

Loofah sponge

Notes:

That's a bee from my hives. They love the flowers.

Species ID Suggestions

Loofah

Luffa sp.

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KristalWatrous
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Comments (2)
scott.david.w
I had a hard time deciding. I based my selection on the Wikipedia picture, but they two look VERY similar.
KristalWatrous
Looks like there are a few possible species of Luffa according to wikipedia. Another new thing I learned today!
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PublishedOctober 6, 2011

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