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jgattenDescription
Unfortunately I was not able to get a dorsal pattern shot, but I saw it was a hornet-like pattern. I believe the combination of extensive hairs on the abdomen and thorax, along with the all pale face are good for this species.
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Sapeaters (Genus Brachyopa)Observer
jgattenDescription
I believe this is a second individual, which was a few metres away from other observation
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West Coast Ant Cricket (Myrmecophilus oregonensis)Observer
jgattenDescription
Tiny and active makes for bad record photos
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European Orchard Bee (Osmia cornuta)Observer
jgattenDescription
See entry for male for more details: https://inaturalist.ca/observations/204882854
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European Orchard Bee (Osmia cornuta)Observer
jgattenDescription
Bit of a surprise I gather. There were at least two (female also added separately) among what I presume were native lignaria. This mason bee house has not been maintained for a couple years, so I'm not sure where these originated or if they're established.
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Nicocles canadensisObserver
jgattenDescription
Expected early species, but still surprised to see one this early.
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Red-tailed Bumblefly (Criorhina caudata)Observer
jgattenDescription
Maybe "just" caudata again, but not as obvious as the one I had yesterday