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Formica moki

These large ants are commonly seen scurrying around foraging. This individual worker can be seen particularly interested in the nectar inside the Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia sp.) flower. USA, California, Solano County

Platycheirus trichopus

Flies are often the more underappreciated pollinators in nature. Here a hover fly is picking up pollen as he feeds on nectar. USA, California, Solano County

Bee Assassin with Prey - Apiomerus sp.

A colorful predator that typically rests on plants to ambush various prey. This Apiomerus sp. is enjoying making a meal out of a scarab beetle. USA, Arizona, Pima County

Male Valley Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa varipuncta

Males of this species are bright gold and fly conspicuously during the day. USA, California, Yolo County

Mediterranean Fruit Fly - Ceratitis capitata

As part of the eradication program, sterile male Mediterranean Fruit Flies are manufactured and frequently released to reduce the reproductive potential of invading populations. This sterile male diligently searches for a mate on host fruit. USA, California, Solano County

A pair of mating snipe flies. USA, California, Stanislaus County

Adela trigrapha Male

This is a male Adela trigrapha exhibiting the characteristic exceptionally long antennae. USA, California, Solano County

Prolixocupes lobiceps

Prolixocupes lobiceps is one of four species of Cupedidae beetles in North America. USA, California, Solano County

Springtail - Tomoceridae

USA, California, Yolo County