Still frames captured from video.
On Goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)
Carlsbad, CA
P9160323
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Start 1320, 77 degrees, W 4mph
End 1420, 75 degrees, W 4mph
Temp 100° - appeared to be mating then separated on Isocoma menziesii.
Seen on a powerline road that is labeled Way Up Trail on google maps. Very nice chaparral all along here.
I know this is not super clear, but is it a native bee of some kind?