Perdita halictoides, M, U, face 2015-07-21-16.50.44 ZS PMax UDR

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Description: English: Another Reason that Weeds Have Value: In this case the weed is Physalis, tomitillos or ground cherries. Native to North America they are usually considered weeds unless they are one of the edible varieties, yet, they host several native bees who can only live on Physalis pollen, moving this weed in my mind a bit more to the good side of the ledger book. A deeper look at the plant finds other insects also only find their homes in some life stage of this genus. This wittle bee was on collected in the prairies of western Illinois by Jared Ruholl in his collaborative study of what amounts to prairie landscape residues. Photograph by Wayne Boo. 18:40, 9 August 2015 (UTC)18:40, 9 August 2015 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}18:40, 9 August 2015 (UTC)18:40, 9 August 2015 (UTC) All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish. 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 Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all Ye know on earth and all ye need to know " Ode on a Grecian Urn" John Keats Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov 301 497 5840. Date: 22 July 2015. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/54563451@N08/19324286363/. Author: Sam Droege.