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Yellow-masked Bee

Hylaeus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small black wasp-like bee with some yellow markings. No clear images of the abdomen :(

Habitat:

Screen door under porch light in the backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-masked bee (female)

Hylaeus sp.

Comments (2)

I only know this from experience, as they *are* very wasp-like. Males have more extensive yellow markings on the face.

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