Another first in the wildlife gardens. I initially thought this was a Bald-faced hornet... but it was pretty small. It turns out to be a Masked Bee. They may have been here for many years, but I've simply never seen one before.
#maskedbee

Another day of bug studies! Got some microbes in the collection this time, too ^^

#bugs #velvetworm #tardigrade #waterbear #daphnia #scud #shrimp #snail #centipede #springtail #spider #insect #beetle #bee #cranefly #moth #ant #lacewing #maskedbee #acornant #barklouse #groundbeetle #jumpingspider