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Squash Bee

Peponapis pruinosa

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Honeybee-sized solitary bee that is an obligate pollinator of flowers in the squash family.

Habitat:

Low, open area adjacent to riparian area below a dam for a reservoir. Associated with Bush Morning Glory, Ipomoea leptophylla.

Notes:

Female is in first image, male in second.

Reference Links:

Squash bee, Celebrating Wildflowers - Pollinator of the Month - Squash Bees

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