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Lithurgus gibbosus, F, side, NC, Moore County

Detailed Description

In North America this genus are primarily cactus pollen specialists. Since this one was captured in the sandhills of North Carolina by Heather Campbell it is undoubtedly covered in Prickly Pear cactus pollen. Note the projecting shelf just below the antennae on this female...collected by Heather

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.