Greek Bees

From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):

Greek Bees — Here is a common late summer species of the Grecian Isles (Icteranthidium grohmanni). Often found on flowering brambles, asters and other summer flowers. This specimen was collected by Jelle Devalez as part of ongoing studies of the bees in this bee rich part of the world. Photographs by Brooke Alexander. You can find this bee and many others by following @USGSBIML on Instagram and Flickr. 

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