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Colletes brevicornis, m, side, velum, Queen Anne Co, MD
Colletes brevicornis, m, side, velum, Queen Anne Co, MD
Colletes brevicornis, m, side, velum, Queen Anne Co, MD

Chino Farms Maryland....they are restoring their grasslands and open land on what I think is the largest farm in Maryland;and as a bonus they got a specimen of the very rare Colletes brevicornis. Hannah and Ashleigh, new interns from my lab took this picture...good job.

Chino Farms Maryland....they are restoring their grasslands and open land on what I think is the largest farm in Maryland;and as a bonus they got a specimen of the very rare Colletes brevicornis. Hannah and Ashleigh, new interns from my lab took this picture...good job.

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Chrysocolletes, m, australia, back
Chrysocolletes, m, australia, back
Chrysocolletes, m, australia, back

Chrysocolletes species, Wavy-haired Bee, specimen collected by Laurence in Australia Another genus of bees whose range is restricted to Australia; five species are known, but three of them are only known from male specimens, the females remain unknown.

Chrysocolletes species, Wavy-haired Bee, specimen collected by Laurence in Australia Another genus of bees whose range is restricted to Australia; five species are known, but three of them are only known from male specimens, the females remain unknown.

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Chrysura species, chrysididae, kyrgystan, side
Chrysura species, chrysididae, kyrgystan, side
Chrysura species, chrysididae, kyrgystan, side

An aptly named Rubytail so pungently colored that I had to take its picture when I came across it in Laurence Packer's Lab. If only this were a little larger an entire Kyrgyz tourism industry could be developed around just this one species. Thanks to Alxndr Brg for the determination.

An aptly named Rubytail so pungently colored that I had to take its picture when I came across it in Laurence Packer's Lab. If only this were a little larger an entire Kyrgyz tourism industry could be developed around just this one species. Thanks to Alxndr Brg for the determination.

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Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs.

Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs.

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Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock

Cicuta maculata,Water Hemlock. The most poisonous plant in North America. Children have died using the hollow stems as blowguns. Thankfully no children play outside any longer. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman from Howard County, MD.

Cicuta maculata,Water Hemlock. The most poisonous plant in North America. Children have died using the hollow stems as blowguns. Thankfully no children play outside any longer. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman from Howard County, MD.

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Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

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Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

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citrus psyllid, u, back2,ft detrick
citrus psyllid, u, back2,ft detrick
citrus psyllid, u, back2,ft detrick

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.

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citrus psyllid, u, hand sand, ft detrick
citrus psyllid, u, hand sand, ft detrick
citrus psyllid, u, hand sand, ft detrick

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.

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Coelidiana colens,f, peru, j gonzales
Coelidiana colens,f, peru, j gonzales
Coelidiana colens,f, peru, j gonzales

Fluorescent Leafhopper, Coelidiana colens, from Peru. Just grabbed this tiny leafhopper from the Natural History Museum at random to play with some 10x shots...would have liked to have shot this one with a fresh specimen.

Fluorescent Leafhopper, Coelidiana colens, from Peru. Just grabbed this tiny leafhopper from the Natural History Museum at random to play with some 10x shots...would have liked to have shot this one with a fresh specimen.

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Coelioxys alternata, F, Face, Virginia, Franklin County
Coelioxys alternata, F, Face, Virginia, Franklin County
Coelioxys alternata, F, Face, Virginia, Franklin County

A lovely nest parasite of Megachile (leaf-cutter bees)....from Franklin County, Virginia. Picture taken by Brooke Alexander. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

A lovely nest parasite of Megachile (leaf-cutter bees)....from Franklin County, Virginia. Picture taken by Brooke Alexander. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

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Coelioxys alternata, M, back
Coelioxys alternata, M, back
Coelioxys alternata, M, back

Coelioxys alternata, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, collected by Stephanie Wilson at the Morris Arboretum

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Coelioxys dolichos, f, face, md, kent county
Coelioxys dolichos, f, face, md, kent county
Coelioxys dolichos, f, face, md, kent county

Most Coelioxys look similar (don't you agree?), dulled gray black, heavily pitted, with strong patterns of popping white hair bands. Ah, but here, we have one arrayed in batmobile colors, glossy, midnight black with reduced pitting and purple/black wings.

Most Coelioxys look similar (don't you agree?), dulled gray black, heavily pitted, with strong patterns of popping white hair bands. Ah, but here, we have one arrayed in batmobile colors, glossy, midnight black with reduced pitting and purple/black wings.

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Coelioxys dolichos, m, side, md, kent county
Coelioxys dolichos, m, side, md, kent county
Coelioxys dolichos, m, side, md, kent county

The dark and mysterious nest parasite of Megachile xylocopoides, one of the few records for the state of Maryland, but more are expected as M. xylocopoides spreads northward. This specimen from Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Kent County.

The dark and mysterious nest parasite of Megachile xylocopoides, one of the few records for the state of Maryland, but more are expected as M. xylocopoides spreads northward. This specimen from Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Kent County.

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Coelioxys gilensis, m, back, Mariposa CA
Coelioxys gilensis, m, back, Mariposa CA
Coelioxys gilensis, m, back, Mariposa CA

The taper looks of a nest parasite of Megachile. This is Coelioxys gilensis. Found in Yosemite National park and collected for a project done by Lauren Ponisio examining the effect of fire diversity on bees (Ponisio et al. Global Change Biol. 2016).

The taper looks of a nest parasite of Megachile. This is Coelioxys gilensis. Found in Yosemite National park and collected for a project done by Lauren Ponisio examining the effect of fire diversity on bees (Ponisio et al. Global Change Biol. 2016).

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Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, face, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA
Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, face, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA
Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, face, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA

Super rare. Only a few individuals of this species have been found, but, interestingly, this species has been found twice in Missouri, and once in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. This one was sent to me by Mike Arduser and collected in Clark County, Missouri. Note the lovely flair of hairs around the end of the abdomen....very distinctive.

Super rare. Only a few individuals of this species have been found, but, interestingly, this species has been found twice in Missouri, and once in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. This one was sent to me by Mike Arduser and collected in Clark County, Missouri. Note the lovely flair of hairs around the end of the abdomen....very distinctive.

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Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, hind end, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA
Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, hind end, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA
Coelioxys obtusiventris, f, hind end, Clark Co., Rose Pond, CA

Super rare. Only a few individuals of this species have been found, but, interestingly, this species has been found twice in Missouri, and once in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. This one was sent to me by Mike Arduser and collected in Clark County, Missouri. Note the lovely flair of hairs around the end of the abdomen....very distinctive.

Super rare. Only a few individuals of this species have been found, but, interestingly, this species has been found twice in Missouri, and once in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. This one was sent to me by Mike Arduser and collected in Clark County, Missouri. Note the lovely flair of hairs around the end of the abdomen....very distinctive.

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Coelioxys octodentata, m, back, Yolo, CA
Coelioxys octodentata, m, back, Yolo, CA
Coelioxys octodentata, m, back, Yolo, CA

East Coast, West Coast, this parasitic species, Coelioxys octodentata occurs throughout the United States, almost completely filling the country with records and stopping at the border for some reason. How closely related are the specimens on the Pacific edge versus the Atlantic? Unknown, but for now they are just one species. Red legs are classic C.

East Coast, West Coast, this parasitic species, Coelioxys octodentata occurs throughout the United States, almost completely filling the country with records and stopping at the border for some reason. How closely related are the specimens on the Pacific edge versus the Atlantic? Unknown, but for now they are just one species. Red legs are classic C.

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Chile species 8, f, right, Chile
Chile species 8, f, right, Chile
Chile species 8, f, right, Chile

Pseudagapostemon citricornis - More Chilean bees from Laurence Packer's expedition to southern Chile. Photographs by Kelly Graninger.

Pseudagapostemon citricornis - More Chilean bees from Laurence Packer's expedition to southern Chile. Photographs by Kelly Graninger.

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Chile wasp, m, left, Patangoia near Chile Chico, Chile
Chile wasp, m, left, Patangoia near Chile Chico, Chile
Chile wasp, m, left, Patangoia near Chile Chico, Chile

A lovely blue green teal spider wasp with purple highlights and infuscated wings. Collected in Southern Chile with Laurence Packer.

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