TIRPOR - The Irrational Pursuit Of Reason

Andrew Cockburn photography


Vespidae - social wasps


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7 files, last one added on Jul 28, 2009
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Megachilidae


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The Megachilidae are mostly solitary bees commonly known as mason bees and leafcutter bees, reflecting the materials they build their nest cells from (soil or leaves, respectively). Unlike other bee families who collect pollen on their hind legs, their pollen-carrying structure (called a scopa) is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen

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Formicidae - ants


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3 files, last one added on Aug 16, 2010
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Random files - Hymenoptera
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Lasius niger Black Ant.400 views
Queen with one wing remaining after mating flight.
Body size approx 10mm

Last additions - Hymenoptera
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Lasius niger Black Ant.400 views
Queen with one wing remaining after mating flight.
Body size approx 10mm
Aug 16, 2010
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Lasius niger Black Ant.418 viewsAug 16, 2010
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