Melissodes dentiventris, F, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel Co_2013-04-10-13.51.51 ZS PMax
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Description:
Melissodes dentiventris, male, an uncommon denizen of dry sandy areas, specializing on pollination of composites...particularly maryland goldenaster. Collected in Anne Arundel County Maryland
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