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Hylaeus mesillae (Mesilla Masked Bee)
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Mesilla Masked Bee
Hylaeus mesillae
Location: Pryor, Mayes County, OK
Size: about 5 mm
Photo Date: 4/25/2013
Remarks: subgenus Hylaeus
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ID Confidence: 98
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