Small blue-black bee (Ceratina?) - Ceratina calcarata Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA August 21, 2017
This little creature might've appeared black in full sun, but in the muted light of the 2017 solar eclipse (plus some clouds) the dark blue color came through. This is the first time I can recall seeing this kind of bee in my yard. It's on goldenrod.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Cindy Pegg on 22 August, 2017 - 7:32pm Last updated 13 September, 2017 - 11:05am |