The Blue-banded Bee is common in Brisbane gardens. They are solitary, but will nest in groups. They excavate burrows in sheltered areas. This photo is of the males, who will sleep in clusters, clinging to twigs or grass stems.
Watching the coming and goings of the guys as they started to settle in for the night, I noticed that as a new arrival worked its way up and down the line to find a spot, the bees that had already settled would kick out at it to move it on.
Watching the coming and goings of the guys as they started to settle in for the night, I noticed that as a new arrival worked its way up and down the line to find a spot, the bees that had already settled would kick out at it to move it on.
Nikon d70 : 1/125 : f/5.6 : 90mm : iso200
4 comments:
This has to be one of the best photos i have seen in a long time! love the leg out on the bee and the clarity of the flying one.. its amazing work mate!
Hi Ben, I'm back online and catching up on all the photos i've missed the last couple of months. Really like this one too! Cathy xx
Hi Ben,
It's been along time huh??!!! Beautiful photos, you definately have a natural talent for photography! I especially like this one...it's something you don't see every day, and you've captured the moment perfectly!!
Heidi Herfoss
Wow. Excellent shot!
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