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w/ NMH1359 (Erythranthe moschata)
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103013039

In dry wash, in open shrubland - fire scar from 2000 Manter Fire. Dense with downed trees and vegetation. Substrate moist, compacted - duff, dark brown/black soil, and mossy. Growing in shade, beneath boulder. Occasional.

This genus presents several identification challenges: many species, sexual dimorphism, ...: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264549465_A_new_species_of_Ptiloglossa_from_Mexico_with_new_records_of_Ptiloglossa_cyaniventris_from_Panama_and_Costa_Rica_Hymenoptera_Colletidae
There is also a 2015 revision of the genus with photos: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2893&context=etd

Extremely late in the morning Ptiloglossa spotting, perhaps because of the rain? He fell into a puddle exiting flower and became unable to fly or even right himself. He seemed resigned to his fate but I have a bad habit of assuming the role of bee nurse so I brought him inside to dry off and mend a bit (photos 5 - 10). He is better now, resting in a darkened box and will leave at sunset.

Muy tarde en la mañana avistamiento de Ptiloglossa, quizás debido a la lluvia? Cayó en un charco saliendo de la flor y se volvió incapaz de volar o incluso enderezarse. Parecía resignado a su destino pero yo tengo la mala costumbre de creerme enfermera para abejas, así que lo llevé adentro para que se secara y se arreglara un poco (fotos 5 - 10). Está mejor ahora, descansa en una caja oscura y se irá al atardecer.