Red legged bee

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albertajune
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Red legged bee

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It took me ages to get this photo. I am curious as to why he has red legs. I have had lots of bees in my garden but this one seems to be different from the others.

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Wonder if it's picked up some rather red pollen?
Bees do carry pollen sacs on their legs, round about where the red lumpy bit is.
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That was my thought
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Oooo, interesting.

Great picture.

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