Caupolicana electa, f, ga, baker, face 2015-01-08-09.19.23 ZS PMax (16611110392)

Note the unique tongue shape, characteristic of this group of bees. A bee of the early morning. Matrinal. Restricted to the southeastern United States deep sand spots where it feeds only in the early morning hours. Very uncommonly recorded now but this one was collected by Sabrie Breland in residual burned longleaf pine lands of Southeastern Georgia.

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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

The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain,

         - Emily Dickinson

Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov