Small black solitary bee - 12249
ANDRENIDAE (a family of solitary bees) needs identification. Possibly Lasioglossum Calceatum, but could be one of the many species or even another genus like Andena or Hylaeus.
Visiting Creeping Thistle flowers.
Location: Farnham Park, Surrey, UK
Lens: Tamron SP 35-80mm F/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 model 01A
Shot settings: 80mm, ~F11, 1/200s, iso 100, fill in flash lighting.
Date: 16/07/09
Owner: Gordon England