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Gray bee on Desert Milkweed - Centris
Copyright © 2011 Lynn Monroe

Gray bee on Desert Milkweed - Centris
Joshua Tree NP, Riverside County, California, USA
May 9, 2008
Size: BL 13-14 mm
One last gray bee, found on Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa) roadside in Joshua Tree NP. It is somewhat similar to #535891, but I do see differences. The wing venation is not clear. Any help with this bee is much appreciated.l
Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 28 June, 2011 - 7:58am
Last updated 18 April, 2017 - 10:01am

Moved
Moved from Subgenus Paracentris.
… John S. Ascher, 21 June, 2014 - 12:07am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 28 June, 2011 - 8:03am

 
Another Centris
Again, thank you, Dr. Ascher. So many lookalike bees. Your help is invaluable.
… Lynn Monroe, 28 June, 2011 - 8:07am

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