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Metallic blue Stelis - Stelis - Elliott Chaparral Reserve, San Diego County, California, USA May 2, 2013 Size: 9mm
Dorsal view. Note linear parapsidal line that distinguishes this from Osmia. This Stelis was collected while it foraged on nectar on Hemizonia fasciculata. There was a great abundance of Osmia of several species foraging nearby, as well as Hoplitis albifrons maura.
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