Colletes distinctus, f, ga, baker, face 2015-01-08-15.17.03 ZS PMax (16147498404)

An uncommon southern bee, many in this group of bees species feed their babies pollen only from certain plants. It is unclear if that is that case for this species...something for a good southerner to take up instead of playing Angry Birds all the time. Yet another magic bee collected by Sabrie Breland, southern bee magnet.

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Photography Information: 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

The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain,

         - Emily Dickinson

Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov