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10-APR-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Andrenid bee eating Red Maple sap

Taken in Larose Forest. Andrenids are one of the first bee species to emerge and can be seen in sunny openings of forests even where there is still nearby snow on the ground. This was one of dozens of Andrenid bees feeding on maple sap.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/800s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Graeme04-Mar-2011 19:18
Great macro close up details Christine.BV
Carl Carbone04-Mar-2011 18:05
Great behavioral shot! V
Margot W04-Mar-2011 17:29
I had no idea. You are a wealth of information backed by fantastic photos.
Linda & Pär Johansson04-Mar-2011 17:25
Another fascinating image from nature! V
globalgadabout04-Mar-2011 16:27
superb shot...great hairs on head and thorax...V
Stephanie04-Mar-2011 15:49
Amazing work once again Christine!!! BV
Does this particular species sting?
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