Megachile (Hackeriapis) sp.

Swan Coastal Plain, Perth, Western Australia

Another leafcutter bee species. There are many species of this group of bees, the identifications of which are often require close cross examinations between the specimen and those in collections. Identification provided by Terry Houston, of the Western Australian Museum.

Photographed for the Meet Your Neighbours international nature photography project in Perth, Western Australia.

Canon EOS 7D with Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens; 1/250s at f/16 ISO 250, flash fired: from hand.