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14-JUL-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Leafcutter bee (Megachilid) on Galega officinalis

Caught this very busy little leafcutter bee on the goat's rue flowers. Unlike most bees, these ones carry the pollen on their abdomen (see how yellow it is!).

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/1250s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Jul-2011 10:21:08
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/5.7
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
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slhoornstra20-Jul-2011 04:09
I am so glad to have a good look at a leafcutter. I know they visit me and now perhaps I can spot them. A very beautiful composition!! V
Len17-Jul-2011 16:35
An excellent macro shot,good clarity & detail Christine!!!!V.
Valene15-Jul-2011 19:56
Wonderful close-up Christine! V
Colin Storey15-Jul-2011 18:43
A wonderful detailed and interesting image. v
J. Scott Coile15-Jul-2011 18:41
A delicious feast.
Graeme15-Jul-2011 17:31
Stunning capture of the bee and flowers, Christine.Vote
an nguyen15-Jul-2011 17:23
David is right .
Jim Coffman15-Jul-2011 16:22
Superb closeup work! V
Linda & Pär Johansson15-Jul-2011 16:09
So nice and beautiful! V
Stephanie15-Jul-2011 15:22
How cool!!! Very pretty photo! VV
I just got stung by something yellow outside. :( yellow jacket maybe? OUCH!
globalgadabout15-Jul-2011 15:21
a productive pollen harvester with that yellow belly..vivacious flowers too...V
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