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Packera aurea, syn. Senecio aureus 2, involucres golden ragwort
Packera aurea, syn. Senecio aureus 2, involucres golden ragwort
Packera aurea, syn. Senecio aureus 2, involucres golden ragwort

Golden ragwort, one of several species, now given the genus name of Packera...but formerly Senecio. Those taxonomists... This group hangs out in wet areas or moist roadsides, particularly in the Appalachians.

Golden ragwort, one of several species, now given the genus name of Packera...but formerly Senecio. Those taxonomists... This group hangs out in wet areas or moist roadsides, particularly in the Appalachians.

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Palaeorhiza species, f, Papau New Guinea, side
Palaeorhiza species, f, Papau New Guinea, side
Palaeorhiza species, f, Papau New Guinea, side

Palaeorhiza species, Badass Masked Bee, specimen collected in Papua New GuineaThin, relatively hairless, dangerous looking Masked Bees are waspish in aspect since they carry their pollen and nectar internally rather than trapped in external hairs.

Palaeorhiza species, Badass Masked Bee, specimen collected in Papua New GuineaThin, relatively hairless, dangerous looking Masked Bees are waspish in aspect since they carry their pollen and nectar internally rather than trapped in external hairs.

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Panurginus atramontensis, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

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Panurginus atramontensis, m, face, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, m, face, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, m, face, Prince George's Co, MD

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

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Panurginus atramontensis, m, left, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, m, left, Prince George's Co, MD
Panurginus atramontensis, m, left, Prince George's Co, MD

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

An Uncommon (or is it?) Deerberry specialist. If you don't collect bees on Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium) you will never see this bee (Panurginus atramontensis). It only gathers pollen and probably almost all of its nectar from this plant.

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Pseudopanurgus labrosiformis, f, ga, baker, side
Pseudopanurgus labrosiformis, f, ga, baker, side
Pseudopanurgus labrosiformis, f, ga, baker, side

A mysterious group, Pseudopanurgus, not very common, probably are to some extent plant specialists, but little studied, almost for sure there are several new species throughout North America and even in the eastern portions, but yet, but yet"¦where is the young ready to embrace a new Adventure and sort all this lovely diversity?

A mysterious group, Pseudopanurgus, not very common, probably are to some extent plant specialists, but little studied, almost for sure there are several new species throughout North America and even in the eastern portions, but yet, but yet"¦where is the young ready to embrace a new Adventure and sort all this lovely diversity?

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Ptilothrix bombiformis, m, back, Pr. George's Co. Maryland
Ptilothrix bombiformis, m, back, Pr. George's Co. Maryland
Ptilothrix bombiformis, m, back, Pr. George's Co. Maryland

I have nicknamed this bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis) the refuge bee because it is found so often on National Wildlife Refuges. Why? Well this species is a hibiscus specialist and refuges are full of impoundments and those impoundments often have fresh water hibiscus plants in them.

I have nicknamed this bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis) the refuge bee because it is found so often on National Wildlife Refuges. Why? Well this species is a hibiscus specialist and refuges are full of impoundments and those impoundments often have fresh water hibiscus plants in them.

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One of the most common bees in the East...if only we could figure out how to identify it more easily. Here we have Lasioglossum trigeminum. Fits right in with A. admirandum, A. versatum, and A. callidum and I often struggle with dark second thoughts about the specimens Id, because of all the overlap.

One of the most common bees in the East...if only we could figure out how to identify it more easily. Here we have Lasioglossum trigeminum. Fits right in with A. admirandum, A. versatum, and A. callidum and I often struggle with dark second thoughts about the specimens Id, because of all the overlap.

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Quercus rubrum, acorn2, ontario
Quercus rubrum, acorn2, ontario
Quercus rubrum, acorn2, ontario

On a recent trip to York University to take pictures of bees from around the world, I was returning to his lab after a coffee field trip and was struck by the beautiful lines of some fresh red oak acorns.

On a recent trip to York University to take pictures of bees from around the world, I was returning to his lab after a coffee field trip and was struck by the beautiful lines of some fresh red oak acorns.

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rediviva, f, south africa, back
rediviva, f, south africa, back
rediviva, f, south africa, back

Rediviva species, Black Daddy Longlegs Oil Bee, collected in South Africa We showed the male already...here is the female.What fantastically cool bees! These bees have extremely long front legs that they use to collect oil from plants, using the oil instead of nectar as food for the larvae. At the end of their legs are sponge-like patches of hairs.

Rediviva species, Black Daddy Longlegs Oil Bee, collected in South Africa We showed the male already...here is the female.What fantastically cool bees! These bees have extremely long front legs that they use to collect oil from plants, using the oil instead of nectar as food for the larvae. At the end of their legs are sponge-like patches of hairs.

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Rhododendron periclymenoides, Pinxter Azalea
Rhododendron periclymenoides, Pinxter Azalea
Rhododendron periclymenoides, Pinxter Azalea

Here is one of the native azaleas...with the lovely name Pinxter (Rhododendron periclymenoides).

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Rhynchomitra, back
Rhynchomitra, back
Rhynchomitra, back

Rhynchomitra species, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, August 2012, Planthopper

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Polistes nest 5, MD, side
Polistes nest 5, MD, side
Polistes nest 5, MD, side

Here we present a series of pictures of Polistes wasp nests with lavae, pupae, eggs, and interlopers.

Here we present a series of pictures of Polistes wasp nests with lavae, pupae, eggs, and interlopers.

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Protandrena abdominalis, f, face, Colorado Co., TX
Protandrena abdominalis, f, face, Colorado Co., TX
Protandrena abdominalis, f, face, Colorado Co., TX

A bee that has not been seen in Maryland for over 100 years. Protandrena abdominalis. And...still has not been seen in Maryland for 100 years. This specimen actually came from Texas where I was visiting my kin (but not so secretly also collecting bees).

A bee that has not been seen in Maryland for over 100 years. Protandrena abdominalis. And...still has not been seen in Maryland for 100 years. This specimen actually came from Texas where I was visiting my kin (but not so secretly also collecting bees).

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