Andrena nitida Grey Patched Miner Bee Female

e6filmuser

It was the fourth sunny afternoon of the month and the warmest. For the first time this year, there were a few bees of several species feeding (or resting) on a decorative currant bush.

This one was still for a few seconds.

Olympus EM-1 (aperture priority), Olympus 4/3 x2 TC, Olympus 4/3 50mm f2 macro, f11, hand-held.

The stereo is crosseye.

Harold

Lord Vetinari

Good find Harold. Not seen that many about yet.

Brian V.

e6filmuser

Thanks, Brian.

Yesterday was the first day I saw solitary bees, including one of the tiniest (not photographed).

I saw the Holy Blue and Orange Tip added to Comma, Peacock (mating) and Brimstone of recent days.

I saw the first cloud of fungus gnats yesterday.

Harold