The U.S. Geological Survey Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program has released a treasure trove of detailed macro photographs of native bees and the plants and insects with which they interact. Scroll down to meet them in person.

All photos: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Pompilid spider wasp from the Dominican Republic



We've selected just a few of these stunning portraits, but be sure to check out the program's flickr account to see thousands more.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Phidippus clarus from Beltsville, Md.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Gratiana pallidula (Eggplant Tortoise Beetle) from Anne Arundel County, Md.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Laphria asilidae (Robber fly) from Carrol County, Md.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Unknown species of Chrysidid wasp from Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Utah

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Halictus ligatus bee covered in pollen from the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Chrysochus auratus (Indian Hemp Beetle) from Beltsville, Md.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Unknown species of deer fly from Bowie, Md.

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Ripiphorus beetle from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/Flickr

Perdita luteola wasp

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10 insects immortalized in macro photos

USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program has released a trove of detailed macro photographs of native bees.