Nomada Bee

Paul it is a nomada bee and a wonderful shot of it too. They are also known as Cuckoo bees too. (y)
 
Well done Paul , superb detail on the head................ I am the same as you in that I really struggle with ID of our wee friends, could do to get a decent field book.



Dave ....
 
Thanks for the comments :)


Ajophotog said:
Paul it is a nomada bee and a wonderful shot of it too. They are also known as Cuckoo bees too. (y)
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Thanks Alby


Dave.L said:
Well done Paul , superb detail on the head................ I am the same as you in that I really struggle with ID of our wee friends, could do to get a decent field book.



Dave ....
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Dave i have a couple of really good books for ID's - i just cant find them :bonk:

billybob99 said:
no idea but its impressive thats for sure good shot may i ask what lens combo ?
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Thanks - this was taken with a Canon MP-E65mm

Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/14.0
Focal Length 65 mm
ISO Speed 100
 
Nomadas are cute and this one is no exception. Love the eye detail.

I've seen so many of these via the forums but yet to meet one in person. Typically, how big are they?
 
Abovelifesize said:
Nice shot of this Nomada Bee. One of my favourite subjects.
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Thanks - this is my first capture but i know where they are now :)

IanClark said:
Nomadas are cute and this one is no exception. Love the eye detail.

I've seen so many of these via the forums but yet to meet one in person. Typically, how big are they?
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Thanks Ian , this one was probably 8-10mm and was spotted on a dry stone wall of some raised flowerbeds.
 
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