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12-AUG-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Leafcutter bee (Megachile)

These bees cut perfectly circular bits out of leaves with which to construct their nests, which are made under rocks, under wood, and sometimes in bee boxes. For a look at their nests, please go here http://www.pbase.com/image/109334713

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/640s f/4.0 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Len13-Mar-2011 14:38
A great macro shot,excellent lighting and detail Christine!!!!V.
slhoornstra25-Feb-2011 19:45
And what a handsome bee!! V
Margot W14-Aug-2010 21:19
Fabulous picture. Excellent macro.
BV
Patricia Kay14-Aug-2010 20:58
Fantastic macro Christine...BV
Yiannis Pavlis14-Aug-2010 19:46
A wonderful shot .V
Colin Storey14-Aug-2010 18:28
Stunning macro work. v
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet14-Aug-2010 18:14
Excellent macro and details
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