Hairy footed flower bee

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Male Hairy Footed Flower Bee or Spring Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, Devon, England Regarded as a harbinger of Spring, it is often seen earlier in the year than in previous decades, possibly because of global warming

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Size: 4736px × 3550px
Location: Sidmouth, Devon, England
Photo credit: © Nearby / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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