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12-AUG-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Leafcutter bee (Megachile) on Canada thistle

Leafcutter bees are, to me, one of the prettiest of the native bees. Unlike most bees who carry pollen on their legs, these bees carry it on their abdomen. When full of pollen, the abdomen turns from a whitish colour to gold.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/640s f/4.0 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time12-Aug-2010 02:38:15
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Yiannis Pavlis04-Oct-2011 13:15
Outstanding macro image!
Jean D22-Jul-2011 00:27
Excellent close up capture with terrific clarity, Christine. ~V
janescottcumming12-Mar-2011 02:10
Terrific closeup so nicely composed.
jychamberland11-Mar-2011 21:45
gorgeous close-up image Christine!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet11-Mar-2011 19:38
Very nice macro.
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