Panurgus (banksianus?)

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(Large?) Shaggy Bee      Panurgus (banksianus?)
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Andrenidae Notes
This may be Panurgus banksianus, the Large Shaggy or Hairy Mining Bee

It is a species of Panurgus, and about ten were found curled up asleep in hawkweed flowers at about 1pm on a cloudy day. However another species Panurgus calcaratus is equally likely to be found in the area, and unless a close look is taken it isn't possible to determine from the photograph.
Wanstead Park, 13 June 2015
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