Image: Xylocopa micans, F, Back, GA, Baker County 2015-02-03-15.47 (16523884809)

Description: Here is a lovely carpenter bee from the southeastern part of the U.S., a bit smaller than X. viginica and as far as I know nests in twigs rather and does no damage to timbers (not that X. virginica does much in the way of real structural damage). This would be a wonderful giant bee if it could grown to the size of a poodle, perhaps some genetic modification is in order, as exothermic beings they would not eat as much food as dogs and cats and have the added benefit of being vegans. The world is full of possibilities. Collected by the fantastic Sabrie Breland in South Georgia Flatwoods. Photography by...Brooke Alexander. 00:13, 11 March 2015 (UTC)00:13, 11 March 2015 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}00:13, 11 March 2015 (UTC)00:13, 11 March 2015 (UTC) All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200 The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain, - Emily Dickinson Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov 301 497 5840
Title: Xylocopa micans, F, Back, GA, Baker County 2015-02-03-15.47 (16523884809)
Credit: Xylocopa micans, F, Back, GA, Baker County_2015-02-03-15.47
Author: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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