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Found a sleeping bee :)

A. cingulata has a very striking appearance. Unlike the honey bee, it has pale blue stripes on its abdomen instead of yellow. The male can be distinguished by the number of complete bands, having five as opposed to the females' four.[2] In size, A. cingulata can grow to 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in). Its appearance includes a golden brown head with bulging eyes that have multiple lenses. They have six sticky legs and a long tongue to help extract nectar from flowers. Scientists believe that male bees have brighter blue stripes to attract female bees.

Blue banded bees can sting but are not as aggressive as other bees. The males cling to plant stems during the night. Like the whole anthophoridae family, they are quick and agile. They are solitary creatures, whereas honey bees create hives.

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:icondecusshydro:
~decusshydro Jul 20, 2012
Ah! I see... sorry to spam with questions that could've been answered if i looked further.

Gorgeous little bee.

Very funny still!
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*melvynyeo Jul 21, 2012
Thanks! No worries for asking:)
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=SarahVlad Jul 19, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Hello! Your awesome work has been featured here: [link]

Have a great weekend! :D
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*melvynyeo Jul 21, 2012
Many thanks for the feature! :) :) :)
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=SarahVlad Jul 21, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
You're welcome! You deserve it! :D
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*rupted Jul 17, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
That's a ridiculously adorable way to sleep.
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*melvynyeo Jul 21, 2012
Thanks!:)
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~Meisaims Jul 17, 2012
SECONDED.
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*melvynyeo Jul 21, 2012
:)
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