#andrenaprunorum

Andrena prunorum, the magnificent mining bee with the flared out orange-veined wings traveling about the numerous white blooms of Portuguese cherry laurel (Prunus lusitanica). When she stopped to feed, her pose was a bit curious as she very deliberately positioned her front legs over her eyes. What for? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#andrenaprunorum #miningbee #prunuslusitanica

Mining bee, Andrena prunorum, here visiting sea holly (Eryngium). Maybe the most elegant of all bees in my garden, their rich earth tone colors and flared-wing movements are a sight to behold. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#miningbee #bees #bugs #insects #buzz #andrena #andrenaprunorum #eryngium #seaholly #insects_of_our_world

Andrena prunorum - My favorite bee species in all the land, seen here visiting a carrot flower. They move about flowers with flared orange-veined wings, in much the same manner as many familiar wasps. A good sized charismatic bee that holds one's attention by its elegant and energetic ways. #bees #insects #bugs #nature #macro #macroworld_tr #kings_insects #mat_macro #macroclique #insects_of_our_world #buzz #andrenaprunorum #carrotflower #macro_x #macro_perfection #macro_freaks #beesofinstagram #beegarden #canon7dmkii #raynoxdcr150

Good day to all, this is Andrena prunorum. Kind of like dolphins, these bees always seem to have a bit of a grin on their face. #andrenaprunorum #bees #smiles #photooftheday #conservation #macroworld_tr #macroexperience #show_us_macro

Andrena prunorum, showing the signature flared orange wings. ~~~~~~~~~~#andrenaprunorum #seaholly #eryngium #miningbee