I found a small insect that looks like a cross between a common house fly and a miniature bee. Any idea what it might be? The insect has the body size and color of a fly (green and blue) and looks like a bee with six legs and small stinger. I tried to take a picture of it, but it was too small for the camera to focus on.
By Janette G from Paradise, CA
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Without seeing a picture, my guess would be a that it is a blue bottle fly. We have them around here and they are harmless. Here is a link that tells about the blue bottle fly.
en.wikipedia.org/
My initial thought was a sweat bee. But if you are concerned catch one (dead-but recognizable or alive) and take it to your local agricultural office. It may have a different name but it should be listed in your phone book near other local govt offices.
I'm gonna say it's a blueberry bee. This picture best matches the coloration you describe. A picture can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/
I think you may be talking about this bug in pic. I'm trying to figure this out myself. I seen it in Long Island (Mineola)
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