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Cuckoo Bee
Stanley Jones

Cuckoo Bee (Triepeolus grandis)

Cuckoo Bee (Triepeolus grandis: Apidae) These bees range from 1.0-1.7 cm (0.39-0.67 in) long. Photographed at Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek.
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Habitat
Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek.
Location
Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2012
Scientific name
Triepeolus grandis
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens, ISO 100, Shutter speed 1/250 with in camera flash, f/14.
Stanley Jones
Supporter
I am heading out of town for about ten days so this mornings posts and comments will be my last until I return. Happy birding and photographing my friends!!!!!
 
Pops1
A stunning detailed close up, of this busy Bee, top class!!!...3 wonderful posts Stanley
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Three top shots , Stanley ... wonderful sharing , my friend ... thnx ...
 

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