Osmia caerulescens  (Blue Mason Bee)

© Iris Bitterlich (Photo ID #25816)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	South Surrey, BC
Photographer	Iris Bitterlich
Habitat	Suburban garden
Photo Date	July 09, 2012
Upload Date	November 17, 2012
Elevation (m)	55
Latitude	49.0252777777778
Longitude	-122.7775
Photo ID #	25816
Comments	Osmia caerulescens female at Malva moschata seed capsule. It appeared to be scrapping off the hairs of the seed capsule. Same individual as 25817, 25818 and 25819. The following website provides information on this dimorphic species (in German) http://www.paul-westrich.de/Profile/osmia_caerulescens.php.