I did look up Squash Beatles and that is not it. It is a flying insect, dark green and a body segmented & sized like a large carpenter ant. Almost has some bee qualities but, again, all dark green & black.

Nobody?

Ok, used photobucket and here is a couple images.

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/JerseyWreckDiver/DSCN2415.jpg?t=1281581900

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/JerseyWreckDiver/DSCN2416.jpg?t=1281582028

Don't worry, I'll get the hang of this sooner or later.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bug in cuke blossom

Or you can place it right in your post...

Greg
Southern Nevada

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Those are sweat bees, so called because they are attracted to human perspiration for the salts. They won't bother you unless you are sweating heavily. They are valuable pollinators and are doing you a favor.

Thanks hoodat. That's why I didn't want to mess with them till I knew what they were.

This is a bit better image.

[IMG]http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/JerseyWreckDiver/DSCN2411.jpg[/IMG]

They were spending a lot of time with their heads stuffed as far down the flower as possible and really just staying there until another one disturbed them. Drinking nectar maybe?

Greg, thanks for the photo help.

The following message was copied from a post by Greg, it is very helpful:
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Here's one way to add a picture to your post:

Go to an online photo sharing site, I use Photobucket: www.photobucket.com. Sign-up and follow the simple instructions. Once you're a member create a new album and call it what you want. Once that's done go to the button in the center that says "Upload Images and Videos," which will bring-up a small window where you can find your pictures on your computer. Once you find the picture you want to post click on it and it will upload to Photobucket. Now that it's in Photobucket you can put it in your post wherever you want it. All you have to do now is to hold your cursor over your picture in Photobucket and another small window will drop down that will have different codes, click on HTML Code to highlight it and hit CTRL C on your keyboard to copy the picture, then go to your post here on GW where you want to put it and hit CTRL V. Preview your message and you'll see your picture.

jerseywreckdiver - Here's your latest picture #DSCN2411.

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Given that you're using Photobucket, when you run your cursor over your picture there it will bring-up several codes. Cut the "HTML" code and paste it here in your post. This will allow those reading your post to see your picture, like above. I took the liberty to do a little quick edit in Photoshop for you.

Greg
Southern Nevada

We used to have a test forum where you could try things like picture posting out to see if you are doing it right but I can't find it any more.

Here's a link to the test forum.

Here is a link that might be useful: test forum