For the last week or so, males have been flying madly patrolling for females. Well, at least one female arrived today, and a male found her.
The males are hard to photograph while they're searching for females. But while they are mating, they don't scare away easily. This pair was hiding under an inflorescence and didn't mind hanging around while I took their picture.
On Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat) flowers
Associated Species: Eriogonum heracleoides (Parsnipflower Buckwheat)
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Observed on 23 Jun 2024.