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Alvesgaspar
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Posted on 16-09-2007 15:26
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This is a small and beautiful bee with a less common colouring. I think it is a Megachilidae, but have no idea on the species.

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Joaquim Gaspar
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It's an Anthophorid. Genus Amegilla?
 
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It may be Anthophora (subgenus Amegilla) quadrifasciatus, or a related species. Anthophora in the Mediterranean is very difficult to identify.

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Thank you for your help, Christian.
 
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