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Raspberry bee (Osmia aglaia) capping off a nest in hole drilled in a block of wood. #bees #insects #bugs #pollinators #osmia #osmiaaglaia #raspberrybee #irridescent #greenbee #beehotel #beautifulbee

Osmia aglaia - shining, gleaming iridescent green wonders of the world - everything one could dream a bee could be. At night I am often tempted to take them out of their nest blocks and give them a good polishing to ensure a fine appearance for the next photo session. So far they've taken good care of their own looks, so no need to disturb them. Lovely bees. The next big thing in managed agricultural bees for the west coast. #bees #osmiaaglaia #raspberrybee #greenberrybee #greenbee #macroworld_tr #macro_spotlight #insects_of_our_world #insectsofinstagram #insects_macro #kings_insects #photooftheday #macro_perfection #pocket_insects

Osmia aglaia male all curled up in a paper straw. No amount of coaxing would get this bashful fellow from leaving the straw that held him the last 11 months. #osmiaaglaia #raspberrybee

A bee in a cocoon. I sit here watching her moving inside, probably looking for the right angle to start chewing out. Tomorrow she will certainly fly. Raspberry bee - Osmia aglaia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#bees #pollinators #osmiaaglaia #raspberrybee #cocoon

Raspberry bee, Osmia aglaia. A beautiful bee! #pollinators #osmiaaglaia #raspberrybee