Re: earlier bumblebee posting - here's the side-on image req

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Re: earlier bumblebee posting - here's the side-on image req

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Hi Ken and Cyclops,

Here's the side-on photo you asked for.

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Most Definitely a bee. A short stubby bee, and look at the anthers powdering his backside :shock:
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Oh yes can definitely tell thats a bee. Has the classic bee eye shape.Nice shot!
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Hi,

Forum member Planapo has identified this bee as a member of the genus Anthophora (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophoridae). So not a bumblebee (Bombus).

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