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tibbar
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Has anyone any clues to the iD of this bug? It seems to be a 'fly' but has like pollen on it's legs.

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09-09-2007 05:48 PM

Bill
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RE: Bug iD

I'm not sure what that is, I have never seen a bug like it before. It does look like it is carrying pollen, could it be some kind of solitary bee or wasp?

10-09-2007 09:39 AM

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Not a clue Bill. It is not in any of my books.We need a resident entomologist.

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10-09-2007 07:13 PM

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RE: Bug iD

It's a hymenoptera...not a wasp though (they have pinched waists). I'll see if I can't do some research Icon_smile .

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11-09-2007 05:07 AM

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RE: Bug iD

I'd be very interested to see what this is. I haven't seen it before either and I can't see it in any book or website I've looked at.

14-09-2007 01:13 PM

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RE: Bug iD

Could this be Andrena pilipes?

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14-09-2007 05:50 PM

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It could well be. I've looked at some pictures on the internet and none of them are conclusive, but there is definitely a possibility that it is.

16-09-2007 08:42 AM

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