Plasterer Bee - Colletes simulans

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Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Plasterer Bee - Colletes simulans -

Irvine Park, Orange, Orange County, California, USA
November 1, 2006

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Plasterer Bee - Colletes simulans - female

Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 1 November, 2006 - 10:16pm
Last updated 14 June, 2009 - 11:22am

Moved

Moved from Colletes simulans.

… John S. Ascher, 15 March, 2009 - 7:38pm

Moved

Moved from Cellophane bees.

… John S. Ascher, 22 April, 2007 - 7:46pm

Plasterer Bee (Colletes sp.) - female

A typical member of this intriguing (but difficult at the species level) genus. Peculiar shape of gaster(conical with pointed apex, and with flattened underside contrasting with very convex tergites) is unmistakable and quite visible from this angle.

… Richard Vernier, 2 November, 2006 - 7:36am

Thanks, Richard

For your ID and detailed responses. Based in part on the info you provided, I'm glad I was able to post multiple photos.

… Ron Hemberger, 2 November, 2006 - 9:58am

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