White Bees
On September 15, 2006 I photographed these bees (or flies that mimmick bees) on a goldenrod. It was late in the afternoon and the bright sun gave color to the field. Jennifer found this large cluster of white and black bees that were only slightly smaller than honey bees. Their eyes were noticeably green and they were thickly covered in hair. All were congregated on a single goldenrod. I did not count them, but there seemed to be around a dozen. I could not tell what was keeping their attention focused. I would like to identify these bees (or flies), but I have not been able to find information on them yet.
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< Kendra Garcia > at 2007-05-14 01:31:01 EST
I have heard of such a bee. I am Catholic and St. Rita of Cascia is my patron saint. Read her story and you will find information about such bees and perhaps could journey to Cascia as I understand that this is the only place these bees exist. Here is a link to a page that will tell you about St. Rita and her bees http://www.sacramentals.org/saintritaofcascia.htm
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< Kendra Garcia > at 2007-05-14 01:31:01 EST 
I have heard of such a bee. I am Catholic and St. Rita of Cascia is my patron saint. Read her story and you will find information about such bees and perhaps could journey to Cascia as I understand that this is the only place these bees exist. Here is a link to a page that will tell you about St. Rita and her bees http://www.sacramentals.org/saintritaofcascia.htm
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This is another white and black bee I photographed a couple years back. I cannot tell if it was the same kind of bee, as this bee's eyes were dark blue.More in the Winged Insects Series
