This bee was not happy when it saw that I was blocking its exit from the squash flower with my camera!
Compare to this photo from last year, taken with a Nikon Coolpix 8700.
Thanks to melittophile for identifying this as a squash bee, genus Peponapis.
Update: This photo has been "Farked" in a most bizarre photoshopping contest (warning, not all images are safe for delicate eyes!)
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Bring Tom The Horizon 35 months ago | reply
its so great
soullman 35 months ago | reply
Thank you for sharing this wonderful Animal Image, I have seen it in HATARI
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soullman 35 months ago | reply
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Dagmar - Thank you :-) 35 months ago | reply
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j-verne 35 months ago | reply
Wonderful capture so beautiful!!!
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thehighfield 35 months ago | reply
absolutley amazing!
Alshareef Hashim 35 months ago | reply
Nice shot!! ◕‿◕
Adam Parkes Photography 35 months ago | reply
Buzzzz :D
Piotrek S 35 months ago | reply
Awesome shot! Seems like it's sitting on it. =)
urtica 35 months ago | reply
It really is sitting on the pollen-covered stamen!
jmsbyntn 35 months ago | reply
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i n i m i n i 35 months ago | reply
best. bee. picture. ever.
anjoudiscus 34 months ago | reply
Magnifique ... excellente photo !
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Wishes! 27 months ago | reply
Ha-Ha!!
MKawano.Photography 26 months ago | reply
Phenomenal shot. Color is amazing, depth of field and eye contact perfect. Love it!
Nature Pictures by ForestWander 23 months ago | reply
Wonderful Photography Work!
I love macro shots of insects like these.
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Flight Of Littlewing 20 months ago | reply
Fabulous macro! Detail is fantastic!
Closer and Closer Macro Photography
Milusa 19 months ago | reply
Hi, The Spectacular Insects Group's XVI contest of the month of November "Bees and wasps". This photo would be great for the contest. Read the rules!!!. Please consider posting this or another great photo at:
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neurosheep 15 months ago | reply
I was stung by your beautiful bee photo..
As seen in the Bees,bees,bees! group.
Smoggy Mountain 12 months ago | reply
super shot!