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Per Leif Richardson @ Bumble Bee Watch

Feeding on California Buckwheat.

bumblebee on vervain

bumblebee (likely Bombus vos.) on California bee plant, with common yarrow in the foreground.

thicker stemmed than other similar plants

dueling hummingbirds

Very large for a bumble bee. Seen on switchback section of Stile Ranch Trail visiting black sage.

Small bee.

Unfortunately I didn't get any more shots.

I always seem to call little bees like this megachilids or halictids and I'm always wrong, so I'll be conservative, because my CPU is a neural net processor, a learning computer.

Behold the terror.

Wish we had more scoliids in CA. Such cool insects.

Ladybug perches on an unknown plant.

Had to rescue this little lady from a garage a few years ago. Curious to see if you think it’s actually a Rufous. Have it narrowed down and believe my ID is good.

In the garden, under some leaves. (Released again after taking photos)

Had to relocate this guy. They love hiding under logs and pots.

4th shot: @rebeccafay