Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small bee for I.D

Posted by jokin on 30-05-2007 11:26
#1
Taken Yesterday in Cartagena,south of Spain
He is sleeping in a Lavandula flower
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Posted by cthirion on 31-05-2007 11:22
#2
Perhaps Anthophoridae but I hesitate! Smile

Posted by David Gibbs on 31-05-2007 13:05
#3
The very large tegulae suggest Nomia but i have come by this name merely by looking at pictures so not vey rigorousWink

Posted by cthirion on 31-05-2007 21:38
#4
Nomiinae genus Nomiapis from Alain PAULY (Belgium)

Posted by jokin on 01-06-2007 16:18
#5
thanks for all