There are at lest two species of Anthophora in the yard. Anthophora pacifica is shows up in the spring, when the golden currants begin to flower (in early to mid April). Another species (A. urbana ) appears in late summer (July and August).
Visiting golden currant flowers, 28 April 2017
Links
Washington Native Bee Society: The first native bees of spring
Anthophora sp.
10 Apr 2025
Anthophora urbana
Anthophora urbana
On Common Lavender flowers
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
Anthophora pacifica
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora pacifica
Anthophora pacifica
Anthophora urbana
Anthophora urbana
Anthophora urbana
On a hollyhock flower
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora sp.
9 deg C
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora plumipes (Hairy-footed Flower Bee) - John Ascher
Or Anthophora pacifica (Pacific Digger Bee) - BugGuide ID
Anthophora sp.
Temp 11 C
Anthophora sp.
Anthophora sp.
Fast moving, aggressive bee visiting golden currant flowers.
Cold and windy ~ 7 degrees C.
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