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Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Face, WVA
Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Face, WVA
Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Face, WVA

A couple of so so pictures of Andrena milwaukeensis. Check out the tiny dark hairs in the facial fovea.. Photo by Dejen Mengis

A couple of so so pictures of Andrena milwaukeensis. Check out the tiny dark hairs in the facial fovea.. Photo by Dejen Mengis

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Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Side, Hancock co., Brooklin
Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Side, Hancock co., Brooklin
Andrena milwaukeensis, F, Side, Hancock co., Brooklin

Another dark northern Andrena. This one also runs down the high elevations of the Rockies and the Appalachians. Collected in Hancock County, Maine and contibuted by Alison Dibble.

Another dark northern Andrena. This one also runs down the high elevations of the Rockies and the Appalachians. Collected in Hancock County, Maine and contibuted by Alison Dibble.

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Andrena milwaukeensis, Female, Side, WV, Randolph Co
Andrena milwaukeensis, Female, Side, WV, Randolph Co
Andrena milwaukeensis, Female, Side, WV, Randolph Co

Collected by Ms. West Virginia bees, Jane Whitaker, this spring bee species can be seen in the Appalachians north. Photoshopping by Thistle Droege, photography by Dejen Mengis.

Collected by Ms. West Virginia bees, Jane Whitaker, this spring bee species can be seen in the Appalachians north. Photoshopping by Thistle Droege, photography by Dejen Mengis.

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Andrena miranda, female, back
Andrena miranda, female, back
Andrena miranda, female, back

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

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Andrena miranda, female, face
Andrena miranda, female, face
Andrena miranda, female, face

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

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Andrena miranda, female, side
Andrena miranda, female, side
Andrena miranda, female, side

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix.

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Andrena morrisonella, f, back, Talbot Co, MD
Andrena morrisonella, f, back, Talbot Co, MD
Andrena morrisonella, f, back, Talbot Co, MD

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix. We hope to find out over the next couple of years using DNA barcoding with the Sarah Kocher lab. Pictures by Hannah Sutton.

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix. We hope to find out over the next couple of years using DNA barcoding with the Sarah Kocher lab. Pictures by Hannah Sutton.

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Andrena morrisonella, f, face, Talbot Co, MD
Andrena morrisonella, f, face, Talbot Co, MD
Andrena morrisonella, f, face, Talbot Co, MD

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix. We hope to find out over the next couple of years using DNA barcoding with the Sarah Kocher lab. Pictures by Hannah Sutton.

A bee (Andrena morrisonella) that may or may not be the same species as A. imitatrix. We hope to find out over the next couple of years using DNA barcoding with the Sarah Kocher lab. Pictures by Hannah Sutton.

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Andrena nasonii, back, MaLisa Spring (Special wings)
Andrena nasonii, back, MaLisa Spring (Special wings)
Andrena nasonii, back, MaLisa Spring (Special wings)

Ugly Bee...For sure, but an interesting one. Brooke Goggins took this one on a grayish background to highlight the wings of this Andrena nasonii. This specimen was collected by Gabriel Karns as part of a study of rights of way in eastern Ohio. We noticed that it has some funny vein business going on.

Ugly Bee...For sure, but an interesting one. Brooke Goggins took this one on a grayish background to highlight the wings of this Andrena nasonii. This specimen was collected by Gabriel Karns as part of a study of rights of way in eastern Ohio. We noticed that it has some funny vein business going on.

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Andrena nasonii, F, face, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, F, face, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, F, face, New York, Kings County

Andrena nasonii. In this case a female, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them.

Andrena nasonii. In this case a female, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them.

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Andrena nasonii, F, side, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, F, side, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, F, side, New York, Kings County

Andrena nasonii. In this case a female, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them.

Andrena nasonii. In this case a female, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them.

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Andrena nasonii, m, back, Pr. George's, MD
Andrena nasonii, m, back, Pr. George's, MD
Andrena nasonii, m, back, Pr. George's, MD

Andrena nasonii. In this case a male, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them. Picture taken by Sierra Williams.

Andrena nasonii. In this case a male, one of the least distinguishable species there is, but fortunately very common and so there are small and differences between the species and others that together allows us to recognize it when plowing through thousands of them. Picture taken by Sierra Williams.

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Andrena nasonii, m, left, Pr. George's, MD
Andrena nasonii, m, left, Pr. George's, MD
Andrena nasonii, m, left, Pr. George's, MD

An abundant Andrena, often found in lawns and disturbed field like situations. The males are as generic as they come but have a tiny point coming out of their integument on either side of the underside of their thorax. Thank goodness. Photographer ...

An abundant Andrena, often found in lawns and disturbed field like situations. The males are as generic as they come but have a tiny point coming out of their integument on either side of the underside of their thorax. Thank goodness. Photographer ...

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Andrena nasonii, M, side, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, M, side, New York, Kings County
Andrena nasonii, M, side, New York, Kings County

An abundant Andrena, often found in lawns and disturbed field like situations. The males are as generic as they come but have a tiny point coming out of their integument on either side of the underside of their thorax. Thank goodness. Photographer ...

An abundant Andrena, often found in lawns and disturbed field like situations. The males are as generic as they come but have a tiny point coming out of their integument on either side of the underside of their thorax. Thank goodness. Photographer ...

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Andrena nebecula, F, Back, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Back, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Back, MD, Anne Arundel

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

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Andrena nebecula, F, Face, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Face, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Face, MD, Anne Arundel

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

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Andrena nebecula, F, Side, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Side, MD, Anne Arundel
Andrena nebecula, F, Side, MD, Anne Arundel

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

From Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

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Andrena nebecula, M, Back, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point
Andrena nebecula, M, Back, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point
Andrena nebecula, M, Back, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point

From Acadia National Park in Maine, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

From Acadia National Park in Maine, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

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Andrena nebecula, M, Face, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point
Andrena nebecula, M, Face, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point
Andrena nebecula, M, Face, ME, Hancock County, Winter Harbor, Schoodic Point

From Acadia National Park in Maine, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

From Acadia National Park in Maine, this is one of but a few Andrena that come out in the Fall. Brooke Alexander was the photographer.Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile

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Andrena nida, F, Back, MD Prince George's County
Andrena nida, F, Back, MD Prince George's County
Andrena nida, F, Back, MD Prince George's County

Most people don't realize how important willow trees are to our native bees in North America. They are a major pollen and nectar source early in the spring and they have more specialists than almost any other plant on the continent. Here is one of those specialists. This is Andrena nida. This bee feed it's young only the pollen from Willow.

Most people don't realize how important willow trees are to our native bees in North America. They are a major pollen and nectar source early in the spring and they have more specialists than almost any other plant on the continent. Here is one of those specialists. This is Andrena nida. This bee feed it's young only the pollen from Willow.

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Andrena nida, F, Face, MD, Prince George's County
Andrena nida, F, Face, MD, Prince George's County
Andrena nida, F, Face, MD, Prince George's County

Most people don't realize how important willow trees are to our native bees in North America. They are a major pollen and nectar source early in the spring and they have more specialists than almost any other plant on the continent. Here is one of those specialists. This is Andrena nida. This bee feed it's young only the pollen from Willow.

Most people don't realize how important willow trees are to our native bees in North America. They are a major pollen and nectar source early in the spring and they have more specialists than almost any other plant on the continent. Here is one of those specialists. This is Andrena nida. This bee feed it's young only the pollen from Willow.