Macropis nuda, head, f, ma, veit powerline 2018-11-02-15.11.39 ZS PMax UDR (30765417267)

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Description: Another Macropis from transmission lines from NH and MA. This species (M. nuda) is also a Lysimachia specialist and the female's bright white pollen carrying hairs and likely the hairs under the abdomen soak up oils which are used by the female to add to pollen to create the food for their young. Collected by Michael Veit and part of a study run by David Wagner. 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. Date: 3 November 2018, 15:43. Source: Macropis nuda, head, f, ma, veit powerline_2018-11-02-15.11.39 ZS PMax UDR. Author: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Permission(Reusing this file): All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish.