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Agapostemon? - Agapostemon
Copyright © 2009 Diane Wilson

Agapostemon? - Agapostemon
Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
August 31, 2009
Size: abt. 1 cm
This is a male, correct? There are 2 Agapostemons that are very similar in our gardens. Both have a green head and thorax, but the striping color and patterns look very different on the abdomen. Are these likely 2 different species? Here is the image of the other Agapostemon from our gardens:

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Contributed by Diane Wilson on 25 September, 2009 - 1:06pm
Last updated 5 October, 2009 - 4:56am

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Moved from ID Request. Males and females tend to have different colors on their abdomens -- yellow vs. off-white stripes or solid green vs. striped.
… John F. Carr, 5 October, 2009 - 4:56am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks.
That information is very helpful. I know I have seen all green Agapostemons too.
… Diane Wilson, 5 October, 2009 - 11:06am login or register to post comments

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