USGS Native Bee Photos
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Cemolobus ipomoeae is a morning glory specialist with a tongue so long that, even when folded, it reaches to its abdomen.
2
Dieunomia xerophila often nests in huge groups in sandy soil.
3
Megachile frugalis is an uncommon bee that gathers pollen and carries it under its abdomen rather than on its legs like many other species.
4
Coelioxys coturnix is a nest parasite of other introduced bees in the inner city, laying its eggs in their nests and their young subsequently killing the host's young and eating the provisions of the nest.