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Asteraceae : Grindelia Bee: Apidae LINK TO THIS IMAGE

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USA: California:: San Mateo Co. Venice Beach, cliffs above ocean 37 28.785 122 27.010, 4 Aug 2006.

Note the full pollen basket on the rear legs of this bee that is collecting pollen on the head of a Grindelia. The light green, compound eyes are striking. You can also see the tattered wings, indicating this bee is getting old... Copyright © 2008 by Kevin C. Nixon (contact: kcn2[at]cornell.edu) [ref. DOL31021]

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