Honey bee on Sedum

I posted this to BugGuide and had a couple conflicting comments, but it was determined to be a honey bee (“Apis mellifera”).

I posted a shot of a similar-looking insect last year, http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-06-01
It was ID’ed at BugGuide as a Drone Fly (“Eristalis tenax”), http://bugguide.net/node/view/680412

On the ground cover sedum in our garden.

One year ago (“Eastern Amberwing (male)”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-06-08
Two years ago (“Blue heron”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-06-08

[Rick Schies]

I like the clarity of this shot Thom. A beautiful photo, crisp and bright.

[alfredo]

Honey bee! I've been struggling to catch some good shots of the little darlings. Love the vibrancy and clarity of this photo.

[Michelle]

it does not look like a Bee to me, its body is too skinny.. I would have gone for a fly of some type, or even a wasp.. Great shot, nonetheless