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As Phil states, all the marks suggest a Bee Fly, B. major. Usually out very=
early. At this time of year it lays its eggs at the entrance to nests of A=
ndrena bees.
Angus
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From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca <naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca> on beha=
lf of James Hirtle <jrhbirder@hotmail.com>
Sent: April 24, 2017 5:03 PM
To: Naturens Naturens
Subject: [NatureNS] Mayflowers open/Insect
Hi all:
I photographed some mayflowers fully open today at New Cumberland. Had my =
first wood tick crawling on my ear also. It's in two pieces now.
I had an interesting insect that was feeding at the mayflowers. It looks l=
ike a bee, but when feeding more like a hummingbird moth. It is tinier tho=
ugh. The purtubance that goes into the flower is long and pointy. I have =
a good picture of this. I believe it might be a sweat bee, but if anyone w=
ould like to see the photo and can give me a positive ID it would be apprec=
iated.
James R. Hirtle
LaHave
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<p>As Phil states, all the marks suggest a Bee Fly, B. major. Usually out v=
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<p>Hi all:</p>
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<p>I photographed some mayflowers fully open today at New Cumberland.  =
;Had my first wood tick crawling on my ear also. It's in two pieces n=
ow. </p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>I had an interesting insect that was feeding at the mayflowers. It=
looks like a bee, but when feeding more like a hummingbird moth. It =
is tinier though. The purtubance that goes into the flower is long an=
d pointy. I have a good picture of this. I believe
it might be a sweat bee, but if anyone would like to see the photo and can=
give me a positive ID it would be appreciated. </p>
<p><br>
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<p>James R. Hirtle</p>
<p>LaHave</p>
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