Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red bee

Posted by jokin on 01-04-2007 18:23
#1

other red bee.taken today in south of spain

Posted by Cesa on 26-01-2013 13:25
#2

I'd say Osmia bicolor, with the hope of confirmation!

Posted by piros on 26-01-2013 14:00
#3

To me, it looks more like O. aurulenta.

Henrik

Posted by Cesa on 26-01-2013 14:34
#4

Dear Henrik,

after comparing these two taxa, I agree with you in favour of O.aurulenta. Reddish hairs developed on thorax dorsal and ventral side in aurulenta, contrary to bicolor.

regards,