What kind of bee is this? - Ask Extension
I found this insect on my narrow leafed milkweed. I have a poster of bees, but could not match it.
It is about an inch long.
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What kind of bee is this? #848050
Asked August 31, 2023, 12:02 PM EDT
I found this insect on my narrow leafed milkweed. I have a poster of bees, but could not match it.
It is about an inch long.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Kathy,
That is a very striking insect! No wonder you noticed it. Despite their ferocious appearance, they are not aggressive to humans.
You couldn't find in the bee chart because it is a wasp. Look at this information on the great golden digger wasp from University of Minnesota Extension.
Enjoy learning more about the insects which surround us.
That is a very striking insect! No wonder you noticed it. Despite their ferocious appearance, they are not aggressive to humans.
You couldn't find in the bee chart because it is a wasp. Look at this information on the great golden digger wasp from University of Minnesota Extension.
Enjoy learning more about the insects which surround us.
