Two Lovely Halictid Bees

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On Vitex, Hemingway, South Carolina, June 16, 2001
Tentatively identifies as Agapostemon sp.

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Unknown Flower, Hemingway, SC, June 6, 2001
Tentatively identified as Augochloropsis

   While bumblebees are more commonly seen visiting tomato blossoms, Halictids are thought to be more efficient pollinators of tomatoes.

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