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17-OCT-2008 ©2008 Carol L. Breton

Metalic Green Bee

Texas Canyon, Dragoon, Arizona

This one is in the Sweat Bee (Halictidae) family. They are generally small to medium-sized. There
are over 500 species ranging north of Mexico. There are 14 species of Agapostemon, which are at
least partly metallic green, often with a banded abdomen.



Canon EOS 20D ,Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO EX Macro DG HSM
1/800s f/8.0 at 150.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Susanne v. Schroeder21-Oct-2008 01:38
Very nice series of shots, love that green color.
Chad Ramsey21-Oct-2008 01:36
Whow... are you sure you didn't paint this one with sparkly fingernail polish?! :) Another fantastic find~V
Char19-Oct-2008 21:55
Hi Carol,
An excellent series of captures of this interesting bug. Great depth and details. \/
Jeanne Dammarell19-Oct-2008 21:33
Beautiful series. I love these bees in the garden and it is such a pleasure to see the details you reveal here.
Jean Chiasson19-Oct-2008 21:20
Beautiful macro and light Carol vote
Katie Chew19-Oct-2008 20:36
Excellent capture. V
Guest 19-Oct-2008 19:56
You can really see it's colors in all of these wonderful macros..v
TuTmin19-Oct-2008 19:03
Amazing photos.well taken.V~
Hank Vander Velde19-Oct-2008 17:32
Three very good and sharp macro images Carol. V.
Jess. ( Lady.D.)19-Oct-2008 16:49
Excellent captures Carol, some great macro work....
Yves Marquis19-Oct-2008 16:37
VERY INTERSTING AND THEY ARE SO NICE
Guest 19-Oct-2008 16:02
Beautiful images Carol. Very sweet pictures, Well done. V
Guest 19-Oct-2008 15:15
Wonderful shots. Shar colourfull and yo managed to show him fro all sides. ---V
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