Wood-carving leafcutter bee (Megachile ligniseca) just emerged from its pupal case in an insect hotel, Wiltshire garden, UK, June.

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Location: Wiltshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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