Hawaiian Insects

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Hylaeus difficilis Paliku 2019

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August 5, 2007. Haleakala NP, Paliku. Hylaeus difficilis on Oenothera flower, apparently drinking water rather than nectar. Note that the wings are matted together by the rain.