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05-JUL-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Leafcutter bee (Megachile) sp. on coyote scat

Manion Long Swamp. This bee, plus dozens of others, as well as a Great spangled fritillary, a Northern Cloudywing, and a Northern crescent (the latter three all butterflies), were drawn to this very dried out pile of coyote scat as if to a magnet!

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/60s f/4.0 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Len13-Mar-2011 14:43
An all around excellent macro shot!!!!V.
Jean D11-Mar-2011 21:51
Terrific close up with stunning detail. Captured to perfection, Christine. ~V
Milan Vogrin15-Jul-2009 23:12
Great shot!V!
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