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dalantech — Resting Cuckoo Bee I
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Published: 2015-08-11 18:23:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 1630; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 0
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Was kinda stunned to find this dormant little bee in my lavender because it was at least 25C. Coelioxys sp. Leaf Cutter Cuckoo Bee.Tech Specs: Canon 70D (F16, 1/250, ISO 100) + a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens (around 2x) + a diffused MT-24EX. This is a single, uncropped, frame taken hand held.
Technique: I went looking for dormant bees early in the morning and found this Cuckoo Bee sleeping in my Lavender.
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It's interesting that they use their mandibles to lock on to an object but most of their body is suspended. Very nice.
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It's how a lot of solitary bees sleep
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