Leafcutter bee (Megachilid) on Galega officinalis by larose forest photos

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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 full exif

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slhoornstra		20-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

Len		17-Jul-2011 16:35
An excellent macro shot,good clarity & detail Christine!!!!V.

Valene		15-Jul-2011 19:56
Wonderful close-up Christine! V

Colin Storey		15-Jul-2011 18:43
A wonderful detailed and interesting image. v

J. Scott Coile		15-Jul-2011 18:41
A delicious feast.

Graeme		15-Jul-2011 17:31
Stunning capture of the bee and flowers, Christine.Vote

an nguyen		15-Jul-2011 17:23
David is right .

Jim Coffman		15-Jul-2011 16:22
Superb closeup work! V

Linda & Pär Johansson		15-Jul-2011 16:09
So nice and beautiful! V

Stephanie		15-Jul-2011 15:22
How cool!!! Very pretty photo! VV I just got stung by something yellow outside. :( yellow jacket maybe? OUCH!

globalgadabout		15-Jul-2011 15:21
a productive pollen harvester with that yellow belly..vivacious flowers too...V

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