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Insects
Amber-banded managed bee, hairy-eyed, with pollen packed on its legs.
Field facts
HabitatEverywhere with flowers
RangeStatewide
When to lookMarch to November
StatusIntroduced; managed (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesNative sweat bees, Hover flies
Field note: European in origin, so it competes with Indiana's 400 native bees.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Do not disturb wild swarms; call a local beekeeper instead.
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