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Habropoda depressa
This Anthophorine Bee nestled itself in between the Blue Dicks blossoms--not sure if it is resting or getting nectar from the flower similar to the way carpenter bees do. I saw another bee of the same species in the same position on another blossom. It was a bit smaller than a honey bee.
In grass along Deer Flat Trail in Mount Diablo State Park, CA.
Solitary, ground nesting. Adults are active from February to early June in California (bugguide.net).
Thank you Antonio! It was great to see an exotic looking bee. I hope I can figure out what species it is.
Spotted on Mar 26, 2012
Submitted on Mar 28, 2012
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