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Violet Carpenter Bee
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Uploaded: 02/09/07 10:31 PM GMT
Violet Carpenter Bee
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This large distinctive bee [Xylocopa violacea] was photographed on Kefalonia, Greece during my 2005 holiday there. It's a mostly Mediterranean species but more are turning up in UK each year. There has been an unsubstantiated report in the last few days of an overwintering colony in an old orchard in Leicestershire. They love boring into old wood - hence the name:) Global warming in action...?
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::DigiCamMan
02/09/07 10:46 PM GMT
Great macro, very nice indeed. He doesn't look violent to me, rather passive in fact. Oh........you said violet......never mind.
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I am that much impressed by this macro. If I would be ritch, I would fly you here, to teach me that. Smile. Great, great and GREAT!
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted Holy Trinity - Front
Great macro here!
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Super close-up mate....Think they should be better left over there eh!
Yeah, yer right, global warming is coming!
Yeah, yer right, global warming is coming!
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Wow! I can't believe the detail you've captured here! Excellent shot!
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Very good shot Steve..interesting commentary also on these bees...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Nice shot Steve, with lots of detail in difficult to photograph subject. You sure it’s not a violent carpenter bee? :-)
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