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This is a Christmas present for my brother. He’s a big Wizard of Oz fan. I used WDW instead of GAST because WDW is made in North Carolina and that’s where I’m from!
2018-35-WM-3004
Sadly, found this blue banded bee deceased on our footpath. We don't see them very often, and they are very quick, so took the opportunity to get some photos of one close up.
They are a native bee to Australia.
This bee, at least I presume it’s a bee, was unfortunately on its last legs. It had attracted the attention of our cat, which had the good sense to leave it alone.
From these and the previous spider shots, you may have gathered I have just acquired a macro lens, so there may be some more "close ups" while I play/practice with it!!
© Mike Broome
a little over a year later, same garden, but a different bee on a different coneflower.
my computer and i will be separated for about a week, so this will be my last post for awhile.
I think this may be Bombus pascuorum! But having discovered the Bees, Wasps & Ants Recording Society website which has 100's photos of all the different bees I am struck again how difficult it is to identify these amazing creatures!
Any ID help gratefully received!
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What a summery theme to our window! Treat yourself or perhaps a friend with our gorgeous range of Burt's Bees products and gift sets! Only available in store.