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Agapostemon texanus
9-11 mm, blue-green, scutum is shiny, wings are transparent
Southern Canada, US, Mexico. Nest in the ground in tunnels they dig.
Bee is pollinating a cholla tree flower.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2011
Submitted on Aug 5, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks. The cholla is about 5 feet tall and does look like a Christmas tree in full bloom. However, the blooms only last for a few days.
Nice color on the bee!