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Bee with Red & Black Abdomen (either Ashmeadiella or Hoplitis) in California
Copyright © 2009 Harsi S. Parker

Bee with Red & Black Abdomen (either Ashmeadiella or Hoplitis) in California
Webb Canyon, ~2000 ft. altitude, Los Angeles County, California, USA
May 16, 2009
Size: 5 - 6 mm
Photo taken in the shade so colors and light artifacts are a little weird, but it gives a good view of the abdominal pattern.

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Contributed by Harsi S. Parker on 16 May, 2009 - 6:34pm
Last updated 17 May, 2009 - 12:46pm

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