Australian Leafcutter Bee

[MarkB1]

These are rare now where I am. The local council saw fit to bulldoze the area which contained their nesting sites, for regenerative reasons; to regenerate the local flora by killing everything else.

What can you say, typical of a political/partial solution to a 'perceived' problem where the only problem is in the eye (or behaviour) of the perceiver.

[Alan]

Just stunning - fabulous detail

[eaglem]

Same high standard we always see from you.

[P Plates]

WOW!! As usual you really set the standard for macro. Amazing detail and great pose.

[MarkB1]

Thanks for comments all. They are wonderful creatures. This one was looking for a roost at dusk and here is about to take flight to another possibility before it gets too dark.

[Sully]

Stunning image Mark .... I cannot get over how hairy bees are

[Gaz]

Getting up-close and personal, something we don't get to see every day. Very detailed image. "Got the trendy 'Blond Hair' happening as well"

[MarkB1]

Thanks Sully and Gaz ...