This is Megachile coquilletti, a small bee from Yolo County in California. "This bee was collected in the California Central Valley in Yolo County for research on small-scale restoration in agricultural areas. Claire Kremen's 10-year study of hedgerows shows the benefits of planting native shrubs and forbs in agricultural areas for native bees.
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Megachile coquilletti, f, left,Yolo Co, CA
This is Megachile coquilletti, a small bee from Yolo County in California. "This bee was collected in the California Central Valley in Yolo County for research on small-scale restoration in agricultural areas. Claire Kremen's 10-year study of hedgerows shows the benefits of planting native shrubs and forbs in agricultural areas for native bees.
Megachile coquilletti, m, left, Yolo Co., CA
This is Megachile coquilletti, a small bee from Yolo County in California. "This bee was collected in the California Central Valley in Yolo County for research on small-scale restoration in agricultural areas. Claire Kremen's 10-year study of hedgerows shows the benefits of planting native shrubs and forbs in agricultural areas for native bees.
This is Megachile coquilletti, a small bee from Yolo County in California. "This bee was collected in the California Central Valley in Yolo County for research on small-scale restoration in agricultural areas. Claire Kremen's 10-year study of hedgerows shows the benefits of planting native shrubs and forbs in agricultural areas for native bees.
Megachile deceptrix, F, face, Dominican Republic
Megachile deceptrix, Female, face, Dominican Republic, March 2012
Megachile deceptrix, Female, face, Dominican Republic, March 2012
Megachile deceptrix, F, side, Dominican Republic
Megachile deceptrix, Female, Dominican Republic, March, 2012
Megachile deceptrix, Female, Dominican Republic, March, 2012
Lepyronia angulifera, side, upper marlboro, md
A study of proportions, particularly the area around the eye, this Angulate Spittlebug was captured in Upper Marlboro, MarylandCanon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Photographer: Sam Droege, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200
A study of proportions, particularly the area around the eye, this Angulate Spittlebug was captured in Upper Marlboro, MarylandCanon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Photographer: Sam Droege, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, U, Back, MD, Upper Marlboro
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, U, Face, MD, Upper Marlboro
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, U, Front, MD, Upper Marlboro
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, U, Top 1, MD, Upper Marlboro
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, U, Underneath, MD, Upper Marlboro
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucauge venusta, Orchard Orb Weaver, June 2013, Upper Marlboro, MD...eating moths coming to my moth light, highly reflective
Leucocelis amythystina, u, back, Krugar National Park, South Africa
One of the flower chafers, Leucocelis amythistina. These beetles feed on the pollen of flowers are one of the commonly found members of the large tree munching beetle clan in Kruger National Park. Nice to read the runic messages inscribed secretly on the back of this species.
One of the flower chafers, Leucocelis amythistina. These beetles feed on the pollen of flowers are one of the commonly found members of the large tree munching beetle clan in Kruger National Park. Nice to read the runic messages inscribed secretly on the back of this species.
Leuconomia
A series of pictures from Silas Bossert from the National Collection at the Smithsonian. They use their own hi res camera equipment, but prefer a light background. Another Nomiin, this Leuconomia was collected in Kruger National Park in South Africa on expedition with Jonathan Mawdsley and James Harrison.
A series of pictures from Silas Bossert from the National Collection at the Smithsonian. They use their own hi res camera equipment, but prefer a light background. Another Nomiin, this Leuconomia was collected in Kruger National Park in South Africa on expedition with Jonathan Mawdsley and James Harrison.
Libellula deplanata, side, P.G. County, Central Tract, Patuxent
Prince George's County Maryland, Collected by Richard Orr
Prince George's County Maryland, Collected by Richard Orr
lichen and moss, beltsville, md
A micro arrangement of moss and Cladonia lichen a few millimeters wide.
A micro arrangement of moss and Cladonia lichen a few millimeters wide.
lichen and moss2, beltsville, md
Another micro arrangement of moss and lichen a few millimeters wide. Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile
Another micro arrangement of moss and lichen a few millimeters wide. Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile
Lindera benzoin 2, Spicebush, Howard County, MD, Helen Lowe Metzman
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Lindera benzoin pistillate flower, 23 March 2017 spicebush
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Lindera benzoin, Spicebush, Howard County, MD, Helen Lowe Metzman
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, while early blooming, I see few if any bees on the flowers. This specimen collected and photographed by Helen Lowe Metzman in Howard County, Maryland.
Lindernia dubia (Linnaeus) Pennell 2, False Pimpernel
Lindernia dubia, false pimpernel, one of numerous low growing flowering plants that feed the many tiny bees that live out there, that we don't pay any attention to. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.
Lindernia dubia, false pimpernel, one of numerous low growing flowering plants that feed the many tiny bees that live out there, that we don't pay any attention to. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.
Lindernia dubia (Linnaeus) Pennell, False Pimpernel
Lindernia dubia, false pimpernel, one of numerous low growing flowering plants that feed the many tiny bees that live out there, that we don't pay any attention to. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.
Lindernia dubia, false pimpernel, one of numerous low growing flowering plants that feed the many tiny bees that live out there, that we don't pay any attention to. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Metzman.
Liphanthus species, m, back, Site 20, Chile
A lovely and quirky looking Liphanthus from Southern Chile. Capture on expedition with Laurence Packer in 2017. Photograph by Anders Croft.
A lovely and quirky looking Liphanthus from Southern Chile. Capture on expedition with Laurence Packer in 2017. Photograph by Anders Croft.