The bee was working on a deadline, busy collecting pollen in mid-September. Its colour is striking; among the most attractive of bees.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
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October 20, 2019 at 3:46 pm
Fabulous, Belinda, you’ve captured its sparkle!
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October 20, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Thanks Eliza!
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October 20, 2019 at 3:06 am
Stunning
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October 20, 2019 at 8:22 am
Thank you.
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October 19, 2019 at 7:19 pm
Nice, Belinda! I’ve been studying Hymenoptera (which includes sweat bees) and I believe this to be one, Agapostemon splendens to be specific. Don’t take my word for it though … I’m definitely on a learning curve.
Did you use a macro lens? Or just use the big zoom from afar?
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October 20, 2019 at 10:10 am
Thank you Shannon, we call them metallic or sweat bees.
I used my 70-200mm for this shot.
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October 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Very Nice Belinda! Really like the detail and the colors!
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October 19, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Thanks very much Reed!
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October 19, 2019 at 11:14 am
A real beauty, Belinda, never seen this kind of bee over here.
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October 19, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Thank you Greta. We often see them later in the summer.
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October 19, 2019 at 11:04 am
That is a stunning photo Belinda! The colour and detail you have captured in this magnificent insect are amazing!
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October 19, 2019 at 1:27 pm
They are extraordinary bees. Thanks very much Pete!
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October 19, 2019 at 7:35 am
Oh love the ‘gold dust’ sparkling on its metallic back! Great shot, Belinda!!
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October 19, 2019 at 8:55 am
Thank you Donna. I was fortunate to catch this industrious bee!
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October 19, 2019 at 3:43 am
Gorgeous! I have only ever encountered a Metallic once. Such a fortunate find.
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October 19, 2019 at 7:03 am
We had a number of sightings this summer. Always a treat to see😊
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October 19, 2019 at 3:40 am
Sweet shot, Belinda! They are very elegantly beautiful bees. 🙂
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October 19, 2019 at 7:00 am
Thank you Tom. Yes they are😊
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October 19, 2019 at 3:26 am
What great shot!
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October 19, 2019 at 6:59 am
Thank you!
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October 19, 2019 at 2:24 am
What a colour! Who knew that they had so many colours?! Not just yellow or black.
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October 19, 2019 at 6:58 am
It is amazing!
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October 19, 2019 at 1:21 am
Its metallic sheen is probably enhanced by a light dusting of pollen.
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October 19, 2019 at 6:58 am
Nature sparkles😊
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October 19, 2019 at 1:17 am
A beautiful photo and thoughts. 🥰
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October 19, 2019 at 6:54 am
Thank you!
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