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Xylocopa californica diamesa - Xylocopa californica - female
Copyright © 2007 Hartmut Wisch

Xylocopa californica diamesa - Xylocopa californica - Female
Eaton Canyon Natural Area, Los Angeles County, California, USA
April 30, 2007
Taking nectar in Salvia mellifera (Black Sage).
Contributed by Hartmut Wisch on 5 May, 2007 - 1:53pm
Last updated 7 September, 2007 - 6:23pm

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