File:Ptilothrix bombiformis, m, back, Pr. George's Co. Maryland 2016-06-16-18.57 (27275722793).jpg
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I have nicknamed this bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis) the refuge bee because it is found so often on National Wildlife Refuges. Why? Well this species is a hibiscus specialist and refuges are full of impoundments and those impoundments often have fresh water hibiscus plants in them. Interestingly, this species has decided that non-native mallows planted by homeowners have acceptable pollen and thus this species can be found in the middle of cities. Picture by Amanda Robinson. 15:44, 8 July 2016 (UTC)15:44, 8 July 2016 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}15:44, 8 July 2016 (UTC)15:44, 8 July 2016 (UTC) All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200 Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all Ye know on earth and all ye need to know " Ode on a Grecian Urn"
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| Source | Ptilothrix bombiformis, m, back, Pr. George's Co. Maryland_2016-06-16-18.57 |
| Author | USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA |
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