Need ID of tiny bee
vall3fam
10 years ago
I've been noticing these tiny bee-type insects in my garden. This one is on a zinnia about the size of a fifty cent piece.
The picture is super close-up, so the actual bee is about the size or smaller than a pencil eraser.
Just wondering what they are, they are sure busy bees!
Elaine
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