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taking nectar on Knautia arvensis head

taking nectar on Knautia arvensis head

taking nectar on Knautia arvensis head

the broad basal bands of white tomentum (minute hair) leave no doubt about generic affiliation. Would you believe I thought to photograph Halictus rubicundus in the field and only noticed my (considerable!) error at home on the computer screen. :(
But then my motto has always been: shoot first, ask questions later! :)

taking nectar on Knautia arvensis head