Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is this Andrena haemorrhoa?
Posted by davenicholls on 19-04-2008 22:48
#1
Several of these bees have been in my garden during early April. I think it might be Andrena haemorrhoa - can anyone comfirm this or give an alternative id? The pale yellow face and very long hairs on the leg are distinctive features. Many thanks.
Posted by davenicholls on 19-04-2008 22:52
#2
another photo
Posted by davenicholls on 19-04-2008 22:53
#3
pale face
Posted by tristanba on 19-04-2008 22:57
#4
you have a male Anthophora plumipes here, the Hairy-footed Flower Bee. Best wishes, Tristan
Posted by davenicholls on 19-04-2008 23:13
#5
Many thanks Tristan. Now I've looked it up I realise I have the black females around as well - id seems easy once you know!
Posted by tristanba on 19-04-2008 23:32
#6
No worries, a common but very charismatic spring bee! Nice pictures ;)