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Bee assassin on mustard - Apiomerus californicus
Copyright © 2009 Ron Hemberger

Bee assassin on mustard - Apiomerus californicus
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, California, USA
May 20, 2009
These last two shots were actually the first I took, trying to get set up to photograph the assassin. Here, it made an unsuccessful attempt to grab a bee. (This and next photo can be frassed, but I do feel they're of some interest.)

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 20 May, 2009 - 8:25pm
Last updated 28 June, 2009 - 9:20pm

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