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Photographic Print : Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)




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Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa), not pollinating flower. The Cape, South Africa. February

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Africa Angiosperm Angiospermae Apid Bee Apidae Apocrita Apoidea Arthropod Arthropoda Asteranae Asterid Dicot Dicotyledon Ericaceae Ericaceous Ericales Feeding Flower Flowering Plant Heath Heather Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insect Insecta Invertebrate Magnoliopsida Male Animal Plantae Seed Plant Solitary Bee South Africa South African Southern Africa Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Tracheophyta Vascular Plant Carpenter Bee Erica Xylocopa


10"x8" Photo Print

Experience the beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints. This stunning image captures the moment of a Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa caffra) in action, as it expertly extracts nectar from a Ninepin Heath (Erica mammosa) flower in the Cape region of South Africa. Taken by renowned nature photographer Heather Angel from the Nature Picture Library, this print brings the vibrant colors and intricate details of the natural world into your home or office. A perfect addition to any space, this print is sure to inspire awe and appreciation for the wonders of nature.

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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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Buzzing with Sweet Satisfaction - A Carpenter Bee's Nectar Heist!

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. In this snapshot captured by the talented Heather Angel, we witness a daring male Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) on a mission to satisfy his sweet tooth. The vibrant red Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa) serves as the backdrop for this audacious act of nectar robbery. As the industrious insect hovers above the delicate flower, it becomes clear that pollination is not on his agenda today. With precision and agility, he skillfully extracts every drop of golden nectar from the unsuspecting bloom. This clever carpenter bee knows how to take advantage of nature's offerings without lifting a wing in return! The Cape region of South Africa provides an enchanting setting for this scene straight out of an insect espionage movie. Amidst the picturesque landscape, our little thief indulges in stolen sweetness while showcasing his striking colors against the African sun. Heather Angel's remarkable photography allows us to marvel at both nature's beauty and its quirky characters. From intricate details like tracheophyta and magnoliopsida to buzzing hexapods and vibrant blooms, there is so much more than meets the eye in this extraordinary image. So next time you spot a Carpenter bee hovering near your flowers, remember their sneaky reputation as they savor life's sugary delights!

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