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Orchid Bee - Euglossa viridissima - female
Copyright © 2008 Alan Chin-Lee

Orchid Bee - Euglossa viridissima - Female
Boca Raton, Florida, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
December 4, 2008
Florida's cool winter weather does not seem to slow down the activity level of these exotic bees. Adults visit my yard constantly throughout the day to nectar and collect pollen.
Contributed by Alan Chin-Lee on 5 December, 2008 - 10:32pm
Last updated 6 December, 2008 - 9:32am

Wow!
This image rocks!
… Eric R. Eaton, 6 December, 2008 - 1:36am

 
Hey Eric:
Thanks for the kind words! Eventually, I would love to get shots of one of these nesting!
… Alan Chin-Lee, 6 December, 2008 - 9:28am

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