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Cuckoo Bee

Xeromelecta californica

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Field Notes

Description:

Black and white bee with dark wings. The abdomen has a pattern that resembles hoverflies. The eyes are brown and patterned.

Habitat:

African Daisy in the backyard

Notes:

First for Bug Guide

Reference Links:

Is this a Cuckoo Bee? If so, which species? - Xeromelecta californica - BugGuid…

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PublishedNovember 8, 2011

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