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Megachile albitarsis, M, Face, FL, Torreya
Now this is one handsome male. This is Megachile albitarsis, we took it long enough ago (am working through out backlog of things needing photoshopping) that I can't recall the circumstances. This large, not uncommon, southern bee has big hands. These are used to cover the female's eyes during mating. You can make up your own story as to why. Also, check out the slightly expanded last antennal segment....why? Photo by Brooke Alexander.
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