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9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
With out beating its subtle wings, this dense little bee was able to twist the delicate flowers upside down.

With out beating its subtle wings, this dense little bee was able to twist the delicate flowers upside down.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2011
Date Uploaded: 11.2011
Photo Location: Orono, Maine, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5000
Copyright: © Ryland Charronsmith