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Hylaeus mamoObserver
kmagnaccaDescription
Photo of the holotype and so far only specimen, in the wild.
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Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees (Genus Megachile)Observer
amymacphersonDescription
Observed flying along lava rock walls carrying a flower petal, hovering in several places before dropping the petal and landing on the wall to rest.
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Black-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus melanopygus)Observer
brianjdykstranativebeesocietyDescription
I considered Bombus melanopygus or B. bifarius but lack familiarity with identified specimens. This was a rescue from a friend’s chicken coop. Relocation successful (three days later foragers still coming and going from new site). I didn’t take a photo of main colony which was over 200 individuals (group photo here is a much smaller group scooped up into a different transport box).
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Bindweed Turret Bee (Diadasia bituberculata)Observer
brianjdykstranativebeesocietyDescription
Visiting Calystegia flowers.
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Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee (Perdita minima)Observer
beesipDescription
Quarter is for size reference
