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awehaven

2 months ago

Sawfly Orchid Study. (Ophrys Tenthredinifera Willd). 060325.

Sawfly Orchid study. (Ophrys Tenthredinifera Willd). 060325.

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northerlyy

2 months ago

Sawfly (Genus Dolerus), taken March 7, 2025, in Georgia, US

'Tis the season for sawflies! I've only seen two so far, but more are certainly to come. This guy was quite striking, being bright red! Until now, I've only seen black sawflies in person, so I actually thought this was some kind of blood bee (Genus Sphecodes) until I put it into iNat lol! However, if you look closer, you can tell that the body is almost fully red, the antennae are not elbowed, and the head isn't really bee-shaped. What a cool find! Here's to hoping I see more!