Bee identification

[jammie*dodger]

Anyone got any idea what this is? A bee of some kind I think but it was very small - definitely not one I've seen before.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4638550611_7d873c5e89_b.jpg

Cheers, Rob

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Rob it is a great shot of what looks to be a Miner Bee

 

[jammie*dodger]

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Thanks, Rob.

 

[Alliec]

Rob its a Osmia caerulescens a type of miner bee. More information here http://www.bwars.com/osmia_caerulescens_or_o_leaiana.htm

Would love to photograph one of these. Great shot.

 

[jammie*dodger]

It's pretty much the only thing of interest I saw this lunchtime - other than flowers.

 

[Ric Type R]

Great shot, Better than anything I ever took with it.

 

[VivaVida]

nice shot!