Thematic Pollinators in action

**pepperberry farm** · 07-07-2019, 05:40 AM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-07-2019, 05:40 AM - **2 Likes**

**DW58** · 07-19-2019, 10:11 PM - **4 Likes**

normhead · 07-31-2019, 01:26 PM - **4 Likes**

From the garden
K-3 and DA* 60-250

normhead · 08-07-2019, 10:10 AM - **2 Likes**

I know, just a little ant, but hey...

**DW58** · 08-07-2019, 06:06 PM - **1 Like**

Honey bee having her way with Malva Zebrina.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-09-2019, 04:11 AM - **2 Likes**

**TER-OR** · 08-09-2019, 05:09 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm not sure you can call this "action" but here's a male Peponapis pruinosa squash bee in a Morning Glory flower. Typically they sleep in squash flowers, the females visit those flowers at or before dawn and the males camp out. I suppose a Morning Glory has a close enough shape for Mr. Squash Bee.
First time documented at the James Woodworth Prairie, but likely they've been around the neighborhood.

Another first at JWP, this Anthidiellum notatum is nectaring on mountain mint. They're a common enough bee across all of North America.

This isn't a great shot of her, but you can see the pollen-transporting scopa hairs on her underside. You can also see one of the ever-present Chalcid Wasps to the right. These lay their eggs on the eggs of other insects.

**jabobby** · 08-09-2019, 07:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Terry, terrific shots and fantastic information. Slowly I am learning about these beautiful little critters. Here are 2 photos taken with the A 645 120/4 macro lens @ f/8 and then 2 shots taken with the DFA 150-450 tele with the 1.4 TC attached. The second shot is a crop of the first one taken with the 150-450 which is near full frame.
Best Regards, Bob

**dronegeek** · 08-10-2019, 09:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Some recent shots in my yard....

slowpez · 08-13-2019, 07:30 AM - **3 Likes**

The mountains are full of butterflies and bees at this time of year.

**jabobby** · 08-13-2019, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

The mountains are full of butterflies and bees at this time of year.

Susan, I love that entire image, nice composition. Good capture of the butterfly in flight and nice DOF @ f/6.3.
Best Regards, Bob

**noelcmn** · 08-14-2019, 05:32 AM - **3 Likes**

slowpez · 08-14-2019, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by jabobby

Susan, I love that entire image, nice composition. Good capture of the butterfly in flight and nice DOF @ f/6.3.
Best Regards, Bob

Thanks Bob.

mohb · 08-14-2019, 04:12 PM - **2 Likes**

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I'm not sure you can call this "action" but here's a male Peponapis pruinosa squash bee in a Morning Glory flower. Typically they sleep in squash flowers, the females visit those flowers at or before dawn and the males camp out. I suppose a Morning Glory has a close enough shape for Mr. Squash Bee. First time documented at the James Woodworth Prairie, but likely they've been around the neighborhood. Another first at JWP, this Anthidiellum notatum is nectaring on mountain mint. They're a common enough bee across all of North America. This isn't a great shot of her, but you can see the pollen-transporting scopa hairs on her underside. You can also see one of the ever-present Chalcid Wasps to the right. These lay their eggs on the eggs of other insects.

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jabobby Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: north west pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 786	Originally posted by slowpez The mountains are full of butterflies and bees at this time of year. Susan, I love that entire image, nice composition. Good capture of the butterfly in flight and nice DOF @ f/6.3. Best Regards, Bob

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Originally posted by jabobby Susan, I love that entire image, nice composition. Good capture of the butterfly in flight and nice DOF @ f/6.3. Best Regards, Bob Thanks Bob.

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