Orchid bee (IMAGE)

Ruhr-University Bochum

Orchid bee

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Male of the orchid bee Euglossa dilemma performing typical courtship display at a perch in a flight cage in Florida. Their scent pockets are located on the thickened hind legs.

Credit

Thomas Eltz

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