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Case? - Dianthidium
Copyright © 2013 John Schneider

Case? - Dianthidium
Montosa Canyon, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
July 26, 2013
I was taking a pic of the caterpillar and didn't realize this object was in the frame till later.
Contributed by John Schneider on 7 September, 2013 - 2:16am
Last updated 23 January, 2021 - 9:41am

Moved
Moved from Pebble Bees.
… Bob Biagi, 23 January, 2021 - 9:41am

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Thanks, Charley. Not sure if the image is useful for the guide.
… John Schneider, 7 September, 2013 - 12:28pm

Looks like a Dianthidium nest
… Charley Eiseman, 7 September, 2013 - 6:45am

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