Dieunomia (Epinomia) 2

Description:

Description: English: Male sweat bee of the genus Dieunomia, subgenus Epinomia, probably D. nevadensis, probably subspecies arizonensis, Española, New Mexico. D. micheneri looks like it but may not be found in the area (a somewhat doubtful statement). Thanks to John Ascher at BugGuide.net for ID. I think the flower is Chrysothamnus sp. Date: 4 August 2009. Source: Own work. Author: JerryFriedman. : This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: Lightened, cropped, unsharp mask. Modifications made by JerryFriedman.