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08-APR-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Andrenid bee on sap

Another view, this one head-on, of the tiny (less than 1/2 an inch) bee.

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Fabienne17-Apr-2011 19:43
C'est une splendide macro, nette et précise¨.
Fletcher Wildlife Garden14-Apr-2011 12:45
Hi Claudia, the sap on this amur maple is not very sticky and none of the insects I watched seemed to have any problems, nor have I noticed problems on other trees with running sap, but that doesn't mean it might not sometimes occur. However, I do see these guys and many of the flies, landing nearby and cleaning themselves periodically. Christine
Guest 14-Apr-2011 12:09
Great photo Christine. Seeing that little fellow standing in the sap makes me wonder if they somehow clean off their sticky little feet after eating. Or if they ever get stuck in it.
Claudia
Milan Vogrin11-Apr-2011 19:42
Very nice!V!
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