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Andrena specularia, F, Back, ND, Stutsman county
Andrena specularia, F, Back, ND, Stutsman county
Andrena specularia, F, Back, ND, Stutsman county

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

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Andrena specularia, F, Face, ND, Stutsman County
Andrena specularia, F, Face, ND, Stutsman County
Andrena specularia, F, Face, ND, Stutsman County

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

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Andrena specularia, F, Side, ND, Stutsman County
Andrena specularia, F, Side, ND, Stutsman County
Andrena specularia, F, Side, ND, Stutsman County

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

Andrena specularia - This is a prairie bee. I know that because it is from North Dakota and there are no records that I know of east of the Mississippi River. In fact, there are no legit records outside of North Dakota. Other than the mysterious Turtle Mountains, ND is all about prairie. I would like to propose that this become the state's bee.

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Andrena spiraeana, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, back, Prince George's Co, MD

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

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Andrena spiraeana, f, face, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, face, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, face, Prince George's Co, MD

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

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Andrena spiraeana, f, side, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, side, Prince George's Co, MD
Andrena spiraeana, f, side, Prince George's Co, MD

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

Andrena spiraeana is one of the set of bees in the Andrena subgenus Trachandrena. One of the characteristics of this relatively distinctive group are the deeply impressed fovea between the compound eyes and the antennae. A spring bee, I associate this species with wooded wetlands...but I may be simply mistaken on that account.

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Andrena thaspii, f, back, Washington Co., VA
Andrena thaspii, f, back, Washington Co., VA
Andrena thaspii, f, back, Washington Co., VA

Various Andrena, adding to the catalog....most with bad hair. Sigh.

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Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-anterior
Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-anterior
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Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-dorsal
Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-dorsal
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Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-side
Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-side
Andrena-vicina,-male,-pronotal-collar,-side

Andrena virginiana, male, Maryland, Garrett County, July 2012

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Andrena-vicina,-male,-propodeal-triangle
Andrena-vicina,-male,-propodeal-triangle
Andrena-vicina,-male,-propodeal-triangle

Andrena virginiana, male, Maryland, Garrett County, July 2012

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Andrena-virginiana,-female,-back
Andrena-virginiana,-female,-back
Andrena-virginiana,-female,-back

Andrena virginiana, famale, Maryland, Garrett County, July 2012

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Andrena-virginiana,-female,-face
Andrena-virginiana,-female,-face
Andrena-virginiana,-female,-face

Andrena virginiana, female, Maryland Garrett County, July 2012

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Andricus quercuscalifornicus usda buffington
Andricus quercuscalifornicus usda buffington
Andricus quercuscalifornicus usda buffington

This is picture 3 from a 12 picture invited series by Matt Buffington at the USDA Parastitic Hymentoptera group using specimens from the U.S. Natural History Museum Smithsonian. Matt uses a system very similar to ours to photograph and stack this super tiny wasp.As majestic as the Golden State itself,we present Andricus quercuscalifornicus.

This is picture 3 from a 12 picture invited series by Matt Buffington at the USDA Parastitic Hymentoptera group using specimens from the U.S. Natural History Museum Smithsonian. Matt uses a system very similar to ours to photograph and stack this super tiny wasp.As majestic as the Golden State itself,we present Andricus quercuscalifornicus.

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Anemone americana, 2, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,
Anemone americana, 2, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,
Anemone americana, 2, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,

Anemone americana - Round-lobed Hepatica. At times white like this flower, but can grade all the way up to a lovely purpley blue color in other individuals. Photo and individual from Helen Lowe Metzman.

Anemone americana - Round-lobed Hepatica. At times white like this flower, but can grade all the way up to a lovely purpley blue color in other individuals. Photo and individual from Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Anemone americana, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,
Anemone americana, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,
Anemone americana, Round-lobed Hepatica, Howard County, Md,

Anemone americana - Round-lobed Hepatica. At times white like this flower, but can grade all the way up to a lovely purpley blue color in other individuals. Photo and individual from Helen Lowe Metzman.

Anemone americana - Round-lobed Hepatica. At times white like this flower, but can grade all the way up to a lovely purpley blue color in other individuals. Photo and individual from Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Anemone virginiana, Thimbleweed, Howard Co, Md, GFG, H Metzman
Anemone virginiana, Thimbleweed, Howard Co, Md, GFG, H Metzman
Anemone virginiana, Thimbleweed, Howard Co, Md, GFG, H Metzman

Anemone virginiana - A flower of the hunky Thimbleberry just beginning to open. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

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Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

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Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county
Angel Bee, f, ga, baker county

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

Ah, if angels were bees this would be one. However, if you were a Colletes bee you would not think so since the Angel Bee would invade your home, lay an egg, leave and later the Angel Bee baby would kill your baby and eat all your food. So life goes.

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Anisodactylus haplomus, u, maryland, cove point, back
Anisodactylus haplomus, u, maryland, cove point, back
Anisodactylus haplomus, u, maryland, cove point, back

Anisodactylus haplomus. The third and final new state beetle record from Cove Point, Calvert County Maryland. Another carabid beetle collected by Brent Steury. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

Anisodactylus haplomus. The third and final new state beetle record from Cove Point, Calvert County Maryland. Another carabid beetle collected by Brent Steury. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.