Anthophora ursina, M, Face, Georgia, Fannin County_2014-10-24-15.53

Here is Anthophora ursina...a male. It has populations in the West and the East but none in the middle of the continent. Which makes one wonder if there are two or one species involved. In the past at least they have been considered different Subspecies.

This is not a common bee. I a have seen relatively few individuals, and those from West Virginia. Makes me wonder what make them tick.

This specimen came from further down the Appalachian Chain and was collected in Apple Country in Geogia by the fabulous Nick Stewart. Picture by Brooke Alexander.
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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

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Taken on: December 14, 2016

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