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A Digger Bee hovers over Lantana blossoms

This was one of several of the small Digger Bees I observed hoving over a flowerbed of Lantana, apparently looking for individual blossoms that held moisture or pollen. Occasionally when they spotted something of interest, they would land briefly, partake, then dart away to another flower or a neighboring bed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 07.2021
Photo Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Jim Burns