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What kind of bee is this?

alexander3_gw
17 years ago

Hello,

I live in the Lehigh Valley pf Pennsylvania. Today I saw a bee in my garden that I had not noticed before.

It is about the size of a honeybee, but a bit stockier. It is yellow and black striped, like a yellowjacket. It hovers quite well, and its flight style reminds me of a hoverfly. Several times I saw it watch another bee in mid air, then fly right into it, as if attacking.

Any ideas what this is?

Alex

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