Big Bees – Part 1

Anthophora - 6

Melecta pacifica – Parasite of Anthophora Rare

Habropoda laboriosa

Holcopasites – 3 Tiny, Overlooked, Male antennae = 12

Neolarra – Perdita Parasite - 1 Super small, super rare, 1 submarginal cell

Nomada – Andrena Parasite - 80 Common, Wasp-like, lots of red or yellow usually present

Centris - 3 - Go to Florida

Ericrocis lata – Centris parasite Florida species, very rare

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Cemolobus ipomoeae – Morning Glory Specialist Rare, Size of Eucera, Looks like that group too

Melitoma taurea – Morning Glory Specialist Tongue extends to abdomen, even when folded

Xylocopa - 2 – Carpenter Bees

Ceratina - 4 Small Carpenter Bee Very Common, pith nester

Euglossa viridissima Recent introduction into Florida

Epeoloides pilosula – Parasite of Macropis Very rare, endangered?