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Posted by Rob Collings on March 8, 2016 at 8:43pm

Okra (red)Abelmoschus esculentus MoenchThe red okra plants seem to be coming to an end with a large simulations production of fruit at the top.

Andrew Cumberland March 21, 2016 at 10:47pm

Great shots Rob. I've decided to have a crack at the pods of it's close relative - the Egyptian Spinach.
Rob Collings March 20, 2016 at 4:50pm

And I better correct the giant 10cm to 10mm.
Lissa March 20, 2016 at 4:12pm

I thought Leafcutter as they carry the pollen under their bellies like that, but they usually curl their abdomen over their backs.
Rob Collings March 20, 2016 at 11:51am

I'm not too sure what type of bee this one is. It is about 10cm long, not a stingless. At a guess, after looking at aussiebee, a leaf cutter (genus Megachile) of some sort.
Christa March 20, 2016 at 9:26am

Another unpaid worker, Rob. (the bee I mean). Good photography, you captured it well. Thanks for showing us.
Dianne Caswell March 20, 2016 at 6:37am

She is drowning in pollen, you will have to stop growing such healthy plants Rob, lovely pic.
Lissa March 20, 2016 at 6:14am

Gorgeous pics of the bee Rob :) She's bathing herself in pollen.
Elaine de Saxe March 19, 2016 at 10:54am

In the interest of biological accuracy … HERself.
Rob Collings March 19, 2016 at 8:47am

This bee was dabbing himself in Okra pollen this morning.