Bombus fraternus - Here is one of the very uncommon bumblebees that are of great concern these days, due to introduced parasites that have caused this species and its sister taxa to crash. Fortunately, they are still around, at least in small numbers. This one is yet another fabby find by Sabrie Breland, from the Southern Longleaf Pine Woodlands (or what remains of them) in southern Georgia. Sometimes, I have to admit, there is something very eerie about bees. 18:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC)18:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}18:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC)18:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

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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

The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain,

         - Emily Dickinson

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