An Andrena mining bee gathers nectar from a Spiraea flower in late spring. Note the tiny flower thrips lurking under the petals!

Urbana, Illinois, USA
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An Andrena mining bee gathers nectar from a Spiraea flower in late spring. Note the tiny flower thrips lurking under the petals!

Urbana, Illinois, USA
An Andrena mining bee gathers nectar from a Spiraea flower in late spring. Note the tiny flower thrips lurking under the petals!

Urbana, Illinois, USA
An Andrena mining bee gathers nectar from a Spiraea flower in late spring. Note the tiny flower thrips lurking under the petals!

Urbana, Illinois, USA
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