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Eryngium yuccifolium, Rattlesnake master, Howard County, MD
Eryngium yuccifolium, Rattlesnake master, Howard County, MD
Eryngium yuccifolium, Rattlesnake master, Howard County, MD

Rattlesnake Master. What a lovely name for Eryngium yuccifolium. Not so common in the wild,but people are planting it regularly now and it usually yields a lovely show of bees on the blooms. Photo and plant by Helen Lowe Metzman.

Rattlesnake Master. What a lovely name for Eryngium yuccifolium. Not so common in the wild,but people are planting it regularly now and it usually yields a lovely show of bees on the blooms. Photo and plant by Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Eucera aragalli, f, side, South Dakota, Pennington Co
Eucera aragalli, f, side, South Dakota, Pennington Co
Eucera aragalli, f, side, South Dakota, Pennington Co

A beautiful spring Eucera from Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Eucera are almost always buff bees. Photograph by Dejen Mengis. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

A beautiful spring Eucera from Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Eucera are almost always buff bees. Photograph by Dejen Mengis. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

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Eucera dubitata, F, Back, OH Washington County
Eucera dubitata, F, Back, OH Washington County
Eucera dubitata, F, Back, OH Washington County

An uncommon spring Eucerine bee, in this case, from SE Ohio near the West Virginia border. Collected by MaLisa Spring and photographed by Brooke Alexander.

An uncommon spring Eucerine bee, in this case, from SE Ohio near the West Virginia border. Collected by MaLisa Spring and photographed by Brooke Alexander.

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Eucera dubitata, f, ga,baker, side
Eucera dubitata, f, ga,baker, side
Eucera dubitata, f, ga,baker, side

Previously seen on this Flickr site was the male of Eucera dubitata, now here is the female. The genus is a spring one and as you can see from its longggg tongue it has the equipment to harvest nectar and pollen from long corolla-ed flowers.

Previously seen on this Flickr site was the male of Eucera dubitata, now here is the female. The genus is a spring one and as you can see from its longggg tongue it has the equipment to harvest nectar and pollen from long corolla-ed flowers.

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corn earworm, moth, back
corn earworm, moth, back
corn earworm, moth, back

Helicoverpa zea - Corn Earworm - According to Wikipedia its the second most economically damaging insect pest in North America, chewing on a wide variety of crop plants. This most certainly is true, but it also not a bad looking animal when viewed close up.

Helicoverpa zea - Corn Earworm - According to Wikipedia its the second most economically damaging insect pest in North America, chewing on a wide variety of crop plants. This most certainly is true, but it also not a bad looking animal when viewed close up.

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corn earworm, moth, face2
corn earworm, moth, face2
corn earworm, moth, face2

Helicoverpa zea - Corn Earworm - According to Wikipedia its the second most economically damaging insect pest in North America, chewing on a wide variety of crop plants. This most certainly is true, but it also not a bad looking animal when viewed close up.

Helicoverpa zea - Corn Earworm - According to Wikipedia its the second most economically damaging insect pest in North America, chewing on a wide variety of crop plants. This most certainly is true, but it also not a bad looking animal when viewed close up.

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Corynura species, f, right, Canton, Chile
Corynura species, f, right, Canton, Chile
Corynura species, f, right, Canton, Chile

Corynura species. Species is unknown...from Southern Chile captured while on an expedition with Laurence Packer. Photography by Anders Croft.

Corynura species. Species is unknown...from Southern Chile captured while on an expedition with Laurence Packer. Photography by Anders Croft.

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Cotesia congregata, u, Kester Lab, back
Cotesia congregata, u, Kester Lab, back
Cotesia congregata, u, Kester Lab, back

Cotesia congregata - a little parasite of caterpillars. This one is from Karen Kester's lab in Richmond where she and her gradstudents raise them and discover things about the host (Sphinx moths I believe) parasite relationship. Photo by Greta Forbes.

Cotesia congregata - a little parasite of caterpillars. This one is from Karen Kester's lab in Richmond where she and her gradstudents raise them and discover things about the host (Sphinx moths I believe) parasite relationship. Photo by Greta Forbes.

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Ctenoplectra, f, 09856d07, underside
Ctenoplectra, f, 09856d07, underside
Ctenoplectra, f, 09856d07, underside

I believe that this specimen came from Kenya, but I could be wrong about that, will have to check with Laurence Packer and look up the barcode number. Note the cool oil collecting hairs present under the abdomen.

I believe that this specimen came from Kenya, but I could be wrong about that, will have to check with Laurence Packer and look up the barcode number. Note the cool oil collecting hairs present under the abdomen.

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Hylaeus verticalis, M, Side, NY, Vipers Boscoss Roadside
Hylaeus verticalis, M, Side, NY, Vipers Boscoss Roadside
Hylaeus verticalis, M, Side, NY, Vipers Boscoss Roadside

Here is a series of 6 shots of Hylaeus verticalis, 3 male, 3 female. A northern and mountain bee throughout North America. One of a bunch of different Masked Bees that lurk around the continent. Photos by Sue Boo and Brooke Alexander.

Here is a series of 6 shots of Hylaeus verticalis, 3 male, 3 female. A northern and mountain bee throughout North America. One of a bunch of different Masked Bees that lurk around the continent. Photos by Sue Boo and Brooke Alexander.

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Hylaeus volatilis, Male, Back, Hi, Maui Co
Hylaeus volatilis, Male, Back, Hi, Maui Co
Hylaeus volatilis, Male, Back, Hi, Maui Co

Hylaeus volatilis - A native species of Hawaiian bee found at mid elevations on East Maui. This species is particularly interesting in that it is a nest parasite of other native Hylaeus species

Hylaeus volatilis - A native species of Hawaiian bee found at mid elevations on East Maui. This species is particularly interesting in that it is a nest parasite of other native Hylaeus species

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Hylaeus-sp.-1,-face
Hylaeus-sp.-1,-face
Hylaeus-sp.-1,-face

Unknown Hylaeus species from Hawaii, Oahu, March 2012. Almost certainly an introduced species. Female

Unknown Hylaeus species from Hawaii, Oahu, March 2012. Almost certainly an introduced species. Female

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Hylaeus-sp.-1,-side
Hylaeus-sp.-1,-side
Hylaeus-sp.-1,-side

Unknown Hylaeus species from Hawaii, Oahu, March 2012. Almost certainly an introduced species. Female

Unknown Hylaeus species from Hawaii, Oahu, March 2012. Almost certainly an introduced species. Female

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Hyleoides concinna huge, m, australia, angle
Hyleoides concinna huge, m, australia, angle
Hyleoides concinna huge, m, australia, angle

This large Hylaeus related wasp mimic is found in Australia and New Zealand. Thanks to Bernhard Jacobi for the determination. Another specimen from the vaults of the Packer Lab. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

This large Hylaeus related wasp mimic is found in Australia and New Zealand. Thanks to Bernhard Jacobi for the determination. Another specimen from the vaults of the Packer Lab. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

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Hyleoides concinna, m, australia, side
Hyleoides concinna, m, australia, side
Hyleoides concinna, m, australia, side

This large Hylaeus related wasp mimic is found in Australia and New Zealand. Thanks to Bernhard Jacobi for the determination. Another specimen from the vaults of the Packer Lab. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

This large Hylaeus related wasp mimic is found in Australia and New Zealand. Thanks to Bernhard Jacobi for the determination. Another specimen from the vaults of the Packer Lab. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

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Hypanthidioides arenaria, f, back, brazil
Hypanthidioides arenaria, f, back, brazil
Hypanthidioides arenaria, f, back, brazil

Small resin nest building bees. Most of the genus hails from South America with one species making it up into southern Mexico. Another from the Packer lab!

Small resin nest building bees. Most of the genus hails from South America with one species making it up into southern Mexico. Another from the Packer lab!

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Hypericum hypericoides 2, St. Andrews Cross, Howard County, MD
Hypericum hypericoides 2, St. Andrews Cross, Howard County, MD
Hypericum hypericoides 2, St. Andrews Cross, Howard County, MD

Always a bit floppy, this is St. Andrew's Cross a small bushy thing with long odd petals.....I will admit to knowing little about the plant. Pictures and plant collection by Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Icteranthidium grohmanni, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Mytilene
Icteranthidium grohmanni, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Mytilene
Icteranthidium grohmanni, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Mytilene

Here is a common late summer species of the Grecian Isles. Often found on flowering brambles, asters and other summer flowers. This specimen was collected by Jelle Devalez as part of ongoing studies of the bees in this bee rich part of the world. Photographs by Brooke Alexander.

Here is a common late summer species of the Grecian Isles. Often found on flowering brambles, asters and other summer flowers. This specimen was collected by Jelle Devalez as part of ongoing studies of the bees in this bee rich part of the world. Photographs by Brooke Alexander.

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Impatiens capensis, Jewelweed, Howard County, MD, Helen Lowe Metzman
Impatiens capensis, Jewelweed, Howard County, MD, Helen Lowe Metzman
Impatiens capensis, Jewelweed, Howard County, MD, Helen Lowe Metzman

Impatiens capensis, Common or spotted Jewelweed. A lover of wet spots, its vegetation is viscous, wet, and used as a wash when you may have been contacted by Poison Ivy. The flowers are total bumble bee bait ...just the right size and the spur at the back end is full of nectar. The orange color is also highly attractive to hummingbirds as a bonus.

Impatiens capensis, Common or spotted Jewelweed. A lover of wet spots, its vegetation is viscous, wet, and used as a wash when you may have been contacted by Poison Ivy. The flowers are total bumble bee bait ...just the right size and the spur at the back end is full of nectar. The orange color is also highly attractive to hummingbirds as a bonus.

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Intersex Bombus bimaculatus, gyn, back2, washington, oh
Intersex Bombus bimaculatus, gyn, back2, washington, oh
Intersex Bombus bimaculatus, gyn, back2, washington, oh

As happens rarely in bees, this bee exhibits both characters of males and females, with bilateral asymmetry. Found by MaLisa Spring in Marietta, Ohio as part of her studies of the bees or the region, which in addition to this species discovered several new state records and rare bees.

As happens rarely in bees, this bee exhibits both characters of males and females, with bilateral asymmetry. Found by MaLisa Spring in Marietta, Ohio as part of her studies of the bees or the region, which in addition to this species discovered several new state records and rare bees.

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