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Trichodes 01 - Trichodes ornatus
Copyright © 2008 Karl Volkman

Trichodes 01 - Trichodes ornatus
Near Curlew Lake, ~10 miles Northeast of Republic, Ferry County, Washington, USA
May 29, 2008
Found on a blossom of Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza)
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Contributed by Karl Volkman on 11 June, 2008 - 7:45pm
Last updated 12 June, 2008 - 6:04pm

Yes.
Trichodes ornatus, a highly variable species in terms of markings. They are parasites (in the larval stage) of Megachile bees.
… Eric R. Eaton, 12 June, 2008 - 6:04pm login or register to post comments

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