Osmia distincta (Female) ©: Images courtesy of Margarita Miklasevskaja at PCYU with funding from NSERC-CANPOLIN
Thought to be a specialist on penstamon, this species is only known from a handful of sites in the state, and is yet to be collected off penstamon in VT.
Females
Males 
Identification:
Only the females are readily identifiable from photos, and even then a clear photo of the face is needed. The hairs between the false eyes (ocelli) are distinctively long and forward facing.
Females are 9 mm in length, males are 7-8 mm in length.
Similar Species:
Status:
Global Status: Secure.
More Information:
For more information on the Distinct Mason Bee, visit the following links:
Vermont Distribution
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