18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A metallic green sweat bee collects pollen for her young.
This small sweat bee (Augochlorella pomoniella) was collecting pollen from a Goldenbush flower (Isocoma menziesii), to bring back the nourisnment for it's young in a nearby ground nest.
Photo Detail
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | San Diego, California, United States of America |
| Camera: | TG-3 |
| Copyright: | © Tom Barnes |