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Mining Bee

Calliopsis sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small bee only 6 mm long with green eyes and yellow-green face. The abdomen has thin, white stripes. Legs are yellow.

Habitat:

Ground and low rocks in backyard

Reference Links:

Genus Calliopsis - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 1, 2014

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