Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/11

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Bees at the Buddleia Bush
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:29:57 -0500
 
The Buddleia bush is blooming, but butterflies are few.  However, a few 
bees are finding the bush attractive.  First, a small Bumble Bee was 
patiently making its rounds.  These have been scarce in recent years, 
but seem to be returning.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bumble+Bee+on+Buddleia.tif.html

A small green bee was also working the blooms.  I have not observed this 
variety previously, but it may be what is known as a small green sweat 
bee.  There are many varieties.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Small+Green+Bee+on+Buddleia.TIFF.html

Olympus E-1 with Leica Macro Elmarit-R 60mm

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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