I didn't capture its eyes which can be green or blue in pictures I've seen, but now I know what to focus on. 🫰
#diggerbees #invertebrates 🐝 🌿

Anthophora bomboides is highly colour-variable, but recognition of most subspecies is not warranted. Here are two of the “subspecies” nesting together in the same bank - its nest parasites, Triepeolus dacotensis was also present. #beesofcanada #cuckoobees #diggerbees #macrophotography #beenests