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Digger Bee Departure

An anthophorid digger bee (Anthophora urbana) departs a vinegarweed flower after extracting nectar. Notice the exposure of the flower stamen to pollen on the bee's behind. For an interesting read, ask your favorite LLM AI about the pollination mechanism of vinegarweed. See bugguide.net/node/view/78939

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Uploaded on September 11, 2024
Taken on August 20, 2024