beesip's Identifications
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Illustrated Woolcarder Bee (Anthidium illustre)Observer
david99Description
Visiting Branching Phacelia
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Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees (Family Megachilidae)Observer
markkjames
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Holcopasites ruthaeObserver
markkjamesDescription
Spotted by @beeslip and @bonnienickel.
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Metallic Sweat Bees (Subgenus Dialictus)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
On Barrel Cactus flower
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Wide-striped Sweat Bee (Halictus farinosus)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
Round and round she goes! Foraging on Calochortus splendens.
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Wide-striped Sweat Bee (Halictus farinosus)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
In Calystegia flower
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Calliopsis pugionisObserver
bonnienickelDescription
Female emerging from nest. About 6-8 Holcopasites ruthae were patrolling this nest aggregation today.
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Holcopasites ruthaeObserver
bonnienickelDescription
H. ruthae (kleptoparasite) female exiting Calliopsis pugionis (host) nest after host bee exits (see last photo). Third photo shot from opposite side shows H. ruthae waiting/lurking on rock at entrance to nest hole.
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Calliopsis pugionisObserver
bonnienickelDescription
Female emerging from her nest hole. Viewed this species nesting in this exact spot at this time last year. Also, 6 to 8 Holcopasites ruthae, the kelptoparasite of this species, were lurking in the vicinity and entering nest-holes today—in fact, this very nest-hole.
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Calliopsis pugionisObserver
bonnienickelDescription
Seen nesting and mating in this exact spot at this time last year. Also, 6 to 8 Holcopasites ruthae, the kelptoparasite of this species, were lurking in the vicinity and entering nest holes today.
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Holcopasites ruthaeObserver
bonnienickelDescription
Possible male. About 6-8 H. ruthae were patrolling a nesting aggregation of Calliopsis pugionis, with females entering nest holes after host bees exited.
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Holcopasites ruthaeObserver
bonnienickelDescription
Lurking near Calliopsis pugionis nest hole (last photo shows nest hole at top and tiny lurker at bottom).
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