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Eucerini - Martinapis occidentalis - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, San Diego County, California, USA April 28, 2008 Size: 14-16 mm
Possibly Eucera (Synhalonia)? This gorgeous bee was nestled in the last Dune Eveningprimrose (Oenothera deltoides) of the season on a day with winds 30-4- mph. She stayed on this one plant for at least 20 minutes before she dared to take off.This view shows the wing venation.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 15 September, 2008 - 12:04pm Last updated 19 October, 2009 - 5:14pm |