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19-APR-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Andrena dunningi bee on Scilla

This is a different species of Andrenid bee than the one I photographed on maple sap earlier. These ones are much bigger and a lovely golden colour. They are the ones I typically see around the willow catkins. This was one of several exploring the Scillas, and really exploring... they were climbing in, around and over these flowers, and this one was working the Scilla for at least 5 minutes.

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Valene21-Apr-2011 05:02
Wonderful close-up Christine! V
Guest 20-Apr-2011 23:00
Looks like the Scilla is as attractive to early pollinators as Crocuses. Good reason to plant them even if they are not Native.
Claudia
slhoornstra20-Apr-2011 21:27
Stunning blues, backlighting and detail. I have these wonderful Scillas blooming too!! V
Blandine Mangin20-Apr-2011 07:27
very beautiful close-up ! v
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