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Plasterer bee (Colletes cunicularius)

Plasterer bee (Colletes cunicularius). Species in this genus build underground nests and line the cells with a polyester secretion. They are often referred to as Polyester bees. Collected pollen is clearly visible on hind legs. Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, Bas Rhin, France

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Japanese yellow hornet (Vespa simillima xanthoptera)

Japanese yellow hornet (Vespa simillima xanthoptera) parasitised by a female twisted-wing parasite (Xenos moutoni), that is seldom seen as it lives its life inside its host. The end of the parasite is protruding from the hornet's abdominal segments. Males live only five hours or so and do not eat. Japan

Illustration, red Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp.) carrying partially eaten leaf in its mouth, side view

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