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Megachile bee cutting myrtle petals This solitary bee is within genus Megachile and subgenus Eutricharaea. Many bees within family Megachilidae cut leaves, but here I watched this tiny bee cutting and taking petals. <br /> <br /> Tiny in size, between 5 and 10 mm length. Australia,Eutricharaea,Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Megachile,Megachilidae,Spring,arthropod,bee,entomology,fauna,insect,macro,new south wales,solitary bee Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Megachile bee cutting myrtle petals

This solitary bee is within genus Megachile and subgenus Eutricharaea. Many bees within family Megachilidae cut leaves, but here I watched this tiny bee cutting and taking petals.

Tiny in size, between 5 and 10 mm length.

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    Calbost Niel
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    Thanks for the info Ruth. Great shot Posted one year ago
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    Alexander Hassmueller
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    Great info and brilliant shot! Posted one year ago

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2023. Captured Oct 7, 2023 10:02 in 104 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm