I discovered this bee in the garden today and thought that it was the most unusual one I have ever seen. It was hovering around the flowers and appeared to be drinking nectar from its very long “nose”.
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By Sandra Lethbridge
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06/04/2009
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It could be a Hummingbird Hawk-moth Sandra
By Janet Penn (06/04/2009)
Just came across your post looking for what I think is the same bee like insect. After a little digging I found out it was from the Bombylius family.
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It could be a Hummingbird Hawk-moth Sandra
Just came across your post looking for what I think is the same bee like insect. After a little digging I found out it was from the Bombylius family.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombylius
Hope this helps
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