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Holcopasites sp.
About 5 millimeters in body length, colored as shown. Note red abdomen with interrupted bands of white scales.
The bee was seeking nectar at various composite flowers along a dirt road. Surrounding habitat is degraded shortgrass prairie with sunflower, yucca, prickly-pear cacti, and scattered elm trees. Also a riparian corridor close by, dominated by cottonwood.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2012
Submitted on Jan 18, 2014
3 Comments
That complex of species, anyway!
Thank you!
Holcopasites illinoiensis