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Sunflower Bee (female)
Stanley Jones

Sunflower Bee (female) (Svastra oblique)

Sunflower Bee (Svastra oblique: Apidade) This female is gathering pollen from Golden-eye (Viguiera dentata: Asteraceae). They range in size from 1.9- 2.2 cm (0.75-0.88 in) long. Photographed in W. A. Page Park, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA. Open park setting with scattered pecan trees along Salado Creek at ca. 177 m (580 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Open park setting with scattered pecan trees along Salado Creek at ca. 177 m (580 ft) elevation.
Location
Photographed in W. A. Page Park, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2015
Scientific name
Svastra oblique
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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He's real busy on that flower, isn't he.

A super picture you've taken of this bee... and flower too, Stanley. Very well done my friend. Three great uploads today.
 
Kits
She looks very busy, Stanley. A fantastic close up.
 
D. Taylor
Supporter
Fantastic photo of this pollen cover bee. Some fine detail and lighting my friend.
 

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