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Chrysurissa densa
About 7-8 mm in length, bright metallic blue-green as shown.
Habitat is south-facing hillside with grassland, Gambel's Oak, and scattered conifers uphill.
This species is a parasite of the nests of pollen wasps (Pseudomasaris spp.).
Spotted on May 24, 2017
Submitted on Feb 11, 2018
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Beautiful bee. Love the photos with it on the flowers.