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Sunflower Bee
Stanley Jones

Sunflower Bee (Svastra obliqua:)

Sunflower Bee (Svastra obliqua: Apidae) 1.4-1.6 cm (0.55-0.63 in) long. Foraging on Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus: Asteraceae).
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Habitat
Coastal Prairie and Marshes Vegetational Area. Mixed pine/hardwood forest and small patches of open prairie with cultivated plants around the nature center at ca. 14 m (46 ft) elevation.
Location
Houston Arboretum, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Svastra obliqua:
Equipment used
Canon
Kits
Oh wow! Fantastic close up with great vibrancy, Stanley.
 
KC Foggin
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A new one on me and it sure does contain all the colors of the Sunflower.

A beautifully detailed closeup of this Bee Stanley!
 
bievreJJ
sublime closeup, Stanley, with brilliant colors and great details!!! top quality, many tfs!!!
 

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Invertebrates
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Stanley Jones
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