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Mason wasp? - Stelis
Copyright © 2007 Terry Allison

Mason wasp? - Stelis
Wichita, Kansas, USA
September 8, 2007

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Mason wasp? - Stelis Mason wasp? - Stelis
Contributed by Terry Allison on 8 December, 2007 - 9:15pm
Last updated 28 April, 2009 - 12:29pm

Moved
Moved from Stelis.
… Beatriz Moisset, 28 April, 2009 - 12:29pm

Megachilid Bee (Stelis sp.)
Very similar, at least, to Stelis louisae (see page of ths species). Members of this genus are cuckoo-bees, parasitizing the nest of other Megachilids.
… Richard Vernier, 9 December, 2007 - 5:11am

 
Thanks a lot...
I appreciate your help.
… Terry Allison, 9 December, 2007 - 10:27am

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