For similar species that require a microscope to tell apart
Observation | Perdita/Macrotera complex |
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larreae/marcialis | |
larreae/marcialis | |
subfasciata group | |
subfasciata group | |
WhatSubgenus PerditaObservermjplagensDescriptionin saguaro cactus flower
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subfasciata group |
subfasciata group | |
subfasciata group | |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
drymariae subgroup | |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
Photos / SoundsWhatSubgenus PerditaObserveregordon88Description2 males on Chamaesaracha, my gut says Perdita subgenus Perdita but maybe Calliopsis? |
missionis/sexmaculata |
mentzeliae/mentzeliarum | |
Photos / SoundsWhatSubgenus PerditaObserveregordon88Descriptionnew yard bee! missionis/sexmaculata "complex" |
missionis/sexmaculata |
mentzeliae/mentzeliarum | |
missionis/sexmaculata | |
Photos / SoundsWhatSubgenus PerditaObserveregordon88DescriptionLocations estimated after. Walk with michaelpirrello who may have "duplicate" observations. |
drymariae subgroup |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
subfasciata group | |
WhatFive-Eyes Fairy Bee (Perdita chamaesarachae)Observeregordon88DescriptionI found 3 distinct populations today. First with 10-15, second with 5-10, and third (this) with 30-50 bees. Female. |
chamaesarachae/lenis |
WhatFive-Eyes Fairy Bee (Perdita chamaesarachae)Observeregordon88DescriptionI found 3 distinct populations today. First with 10-15, second with 5-10, and third (this) with 30-50 bees. Male - "Lateral marks of face extending a short distance above antennae and the blue of frons intruding briefly between each one of them and the adjacent subantennal mark." |
chamaesarachae/lenis |
Photos / SoundsWhatFive-Eyes Fairy Bee (Perdita chamaesarachae)Observeregordon88DescriptionI found 3 distinct populations today. First with 10-15, second with 5-10, and third (this) with 30-50 bees. Female. |
chamaesarachae/lenis |
WhatFive-Eyes Fairy Bee (Perdita chamaesarachae)Observeregordon88DescriptionI found 3 distinct populations today. First with 10-15, second with 5-10, and third (this) with 30-50 bees. Male. |
chamaesarachae/lenis |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
chamaesarachae/lenis | |
WhatSix-Spotted Fairy Bee (Perdita sexmaculata)ObservergcwarblerDescriptionMy thanks to @egordon88 for pointing out this bee.
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missionis/sextmaculata |
Photos / SoundsWhatSix-Spotted Fairy Bee (Perdita sexmaculata)ObservershaunmichaelDescriptionOn five eyes |
missionis/sexmaculata |
missionis/sexmaculata | |
missionis/sexmaculata | |
missionis/sexmaculata |