Another tiny sweat bee, this time on asclepias

[DanK]

Found another tiny sweat bee, this time on asclepias that we planted for butterflies. Curled up, I think less than 3mm, but stretched out like this, which she only did when reaching for another flower, I would guess 4mm, possibly 5. I didn't get a ruler to check. The flower was blowing in the wind, so I just kept shooting, hoping to get a few in focus. I kept it up until a honeybee landed on the same flower, scaring her off. The honeybee looked gargantuan by comparison.

C&C welcome, as always.

[IzzieK]

Dan...very pretty flower there. Very interesting shot and your background info. 3mm is too small and yet you caught it this big. I think I like you rig...

[deetheturk]

Wonderful capture Dan, super detail

[Bobobird]

Beautiful...

[bnnrcn]

Lovely colours and details indeed

[DanK]

Thanks all. Izzie, the rig is not so fancy--partly homemade. I can explain if you are interested.

[IzzieK]

Thanks all. Izzie, the rig is not so fancy--partly homemade. I can explain if you are interested.

Pretty...pretty please...........

[Stagecoach]

Great specimen Dan and a pity the scale can not be easily determined.

[DanK]

Hi Izzie,

I posted photos and an explanation of the macro rig I used on the "digital cameras and equipment" forum.

Dan

[IzzieK]

Hi Izzie,

I posted photos and an explanation of the macro rig I used on the "digital cameras and equipment" forum.

Dan

Thanks Dan...I appreciate that very much...I will head up there now...

[Bobobird]

Good one Dan.
I will gander over and take a look too.