i found this is looks like a boxing bee
it was pretty sweet. but weirrrrrrrrrrrd. it has spider legs, a bee body, an ants mouth (opens sideways) and claws in the front it used to try to shoo me away. i live in denver, and i found it in my yard. thanks!!!
jessica
Hi Jessica,
We are requesting Eric Eaton’s assistance with your unusual Bee.
Update: (05/28/2008)
Hi, Daniel: Sure, the bee is a male leafcutter bee in the genus Megachile. Some species have the front legs modified with feathery hairs like this, though I have no idea why. Something having to do with courtship and mating, no doubt.
Eric