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Anthophorula
Photo#284596
Copyright © 2009
Ron Hemberger
Three bee questions -
Anthophorula
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Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, USA
June 5, 2009
1. Is this Calliopsis?
2. A female?
3. Does eye color vary by gender?
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Contributed by
Ron Hemberger
on 5 June, 2009 - 8:47pm
Last updated 7 June, 2009 - 12:52am
1. no, 2. no, 3. probably not much
This appears to be an Anthophorula male. Note hairy legs
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John S. Ascher
, 6 June, 2009 - 8:17am
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Triple thanks, John.
Next time I'll avoid the cute face and look at the legs instead. Eyes should have clued me.
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Ron Hemberger
, 6 June, 2009 - 10:30am
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