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Green Metallic Bee

Agapostemon sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Shiny green bee with metallic looking flakes. The wings are dark and eyes are green.

Habitat:

Beat up African Daisy in backyard.

Notes:

My images aren't good enough for a species ID but the ID guide for this genus can be found at: http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Agapostemon

Reference Links:

Genus Agapostemon - Metallic Green Bees - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMarch 24, 2012

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