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Resin Bee Nest

Dianthidium sp.

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33.0622, -117.068

Field Notes

Description:

"They construct cells of pebbles glued together with resin and placed on twigs, or on roots below the soil surface, or in any available burrows or borings."

Habitat:

Holly leafed cherry in chaparral

Reference Links:

Genus Dianthidium - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
HemaShah
It is warm out here too.Evenings are pleasant though.
CindyBinghamKeiser
I did have a nice hike, despite the heat :) I have yet to see the bee!
HemaShah
looks like you had a great hike.I love this spottting. Have you ever seen the bee?

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013

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