An Osmia with absolutely no hair on scutum, mesepisternum, or clypeus

Is it just worn? No, 3 specimens exhibit this feature.

Posted on August 22, 2022 08:12 PM by cappaert cappaert

Observations

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What

Mason Bees (Genus Osmia)

Observer

cappaert

Date

August 16, 2022 07:00 PM PDT

Description

Punctiform parapsidal line. Striking: no hair on mesepisternum, scutum, or clypeus. True for 3 specimens.

Comments

Which 3 please?

I spotted one today with sort of cinnamon brown hairs on its thorax, O. integra. Most look dark or dull.

Posted by wenatcheeb almost 2 years ago

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