A stripeless bee?
Has anyone seen a bee with a black bum like this one?
From Victoria
Yes. When they have been fighting, all of the hairs on a bee can be rubbed off. The yellow colouring is in the hairs, so once they are bald, they are black. The hairs do not grow back.
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Wow she’s a tuff bee!
Thanks I had no idea. 
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Just an old worker. The hairs wear off as they age.
Cheers
Rob.
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Thanks.
I’m glad she is not some random thief😆