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Bee - Megachile policaris - male
Copyright © 2017 tfandre

Bee - Megachile policaris - Male
Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
October 27, 2017

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Bee - Megachile policaris - male Bee - Megachile policaris - male
Contributed by tfandre on 22 November, 2017 - 10:05am
Last updated 22 November, 2017 - 7:58pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 22 November, 2017 - 7:58pm

Oops!
You deleted the image with my comments on it. That was what I was trying to avoid. I was suggesting that this might be something close to a male Megachile policaris. Hold on for an expert.
Remember, you can select "edit" and then browse to replace any of your images at any time.
… Bob Biagi, 22 November, 2017 - 7:39pm

 
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
… tfandre, 22 November, 2017 - 7:58pm

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