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Noir Delights | Apis mellifera A bee peers out from a noir mystery,<br /> listening for her Queen, still tempted<br /> by the dark delights in the garden.<br /> <br /> Wild Light Post: <a href="http://www.bugdreams.com/archives/noir-delights/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bugdreams.com/archives/noir-delights/</a> Apis mellifera,European honey bee,Western honey bee(Apis mellifera),bee,beekeeping,hive,honey,honey bee,honeybee,insect Click/tap to enlarge

Noir Delights | Apis mellifera

A bee peers out from a noir mystery,
listening for her Queen, still tempted
by the dark delights in the garden.

Wild Light Post: http://www.bugdreams.com/archives/noir-delights/

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Love the shallow depth of field, really adds to the story.

    On another note: Rick, check out the new "similar species" link to the right.     Posted 13 years ago
  2. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    Rick, another great shot of magnified impressiveness;) What's the bee resting on, is it a ? Posted 13 years ago
  3. View Rick Lieder's profile
    Rick Lieder
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    Thanks Ludo & Ferdy. The bee is on the outside of the hive. Posted 13 years ago

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The Western honey bee

The western honey bee or European honey bee is the most common of the 7–12 species of honey bee worldwide. The genus name "Apis" is Latin for "bee", and "mellifera" is the Latin for "honey-bearing", referring to the species' production of honey.

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