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Green-eyed (Melittid) bee - Hesperapis
Copyright © 2008 Debbi Brusco

Green-eyed (Melittid) bee - Hesperapis
Fort Ord NP, Monterey County, California, USA
May 11, 2008
Size: 15-17mm
This has the look of a bee to me, and I couldn't see any halteres. I was surprised to see the eye color. The habitat where this was found is sand dunes (not on the beach, but on the coast), with some scattered vernal pools. There are low flowering plants, but also shrubs such as Manzanita, and some trees.
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Contributed by Debbi Brusco on 14 May, 2008 - 1:00am
Last updated 15 May, 2008 - 10:11pm

Melittid Bee
I found this little guy in my backyard in Illinois. Melittid Bee sure fits, but perhaps a different species than the one you describe as being at sandy places.
… Susan Wagoner, 2 April, 2020 - 5:53pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 15 May, 2008 - 10:11pm login or register to post comments

Hesperapis
melittid bee

a great find

please add to genus guide page

a new species for Bugguide
… John S. Ascher, 14 May, 2008 - 10:48pm login or register to post comments

 
melittid bee
Yes, it is special! Have only seen this one. My yard is 95% native plants and shrubs and I sometimes do find uncommon things here.
… Susan Wagoner, 2 April, 2020 - 5:55pm login or register to post comments

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