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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Orchid bee with pollinia on its back

Orchid bee with pollinia stuck on its back flying to pollinate Lycomormium ecuadorense orchid.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Ecuador
Camera: DMC-FZ300
Copyright: © Carlos Zorrilla