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Andrena - Andrena prunorum - female
Copyright © 2007 Fred Bentler

Andrena - Andrena prunorum - Female
Lake Roosevelt, Ferry County, Washington, USA
May 15, 2007
I thought this resembled Andrena prunorum, though I couldn't get a good make on wing structure. It's nectaring on chokecherry. I'd be interested in what you all think. Thanks.
Contributed by Fred Bentler on 4 November, 2007 - 12:03pm
Last updated 8 November, 2007 - 3:19pm

good call
I think this is indeed an A. prunorum female
… John S. Ascher, 4 November, 2007 - 3:36pm

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