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Here’s an interesting fact about bumblebees and pollen.
It seems that when bumblebees fly, their bodies build up a static electrical charge. Flowers are well-grounded (imagine that!), so when the bee lands on the flower, the pollen is electrically attracted to the fuzzy hair of the bee.
With all the pollen visible on this bee, there couldn’t have been much left in that hollyhock flower!
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Wynona
Interesting info about the pollen and electricity. I didn’t know that! And that’s an absolutely fantastic photo.
Mary O.
Wonderful photo!!! I’ve seen your other bee photographs and you sure have a talent for getting a great shot. You must be a very patient–and brave–person. I liked the facts about the pollen, too. Thanks for sharing!
Mario
Look at the detail in that wing! Amazing shot. And now I know why pollen sticks to bees (I always thought it just got rubbed into their fur). Thanks again for another wonderful nature shot!
Shirley (Choosing Voluntary Simplicity)
I thought that about the electricity and pollen was interesting, too, and I suppose it makes sense that flowers are well-grounded… although that bit of information amazes me.
Sandy C.
That’s a great photo, and great info to boot! Thanks.
Jams O.
Now I think of it, it shouldn’t be a big surprise but I never thought of it. Great shot.
C.P.
Well, I didn’t know this and what a great picture depicting your explanation. :)
letha
That is a great photo
Dude
Hmmm, that’s interesting to know about the static electricity – I’ve never heard that before.
S.B.
Wow – great photo!!
M.T.G.
very simple and beautiful!!
Lori
Looks like someone is hungry;)
Daisy
wow… i had no idea that’s how the bees retrieved the pollen. and how amazing that you captured that image!
honey bees have actually been disappearing in the last couple of years. whole colonies have gone missing. hopefully this is not a trend…..
kat
Great shot!
Nap W.
Great photo, and I did not know that!
O.Q.
Great picture
Katya
I love photographing bumblebees! They are so wonderful to work with…they don’t seem to get too upset by humans. Thank you for the wonderful lesson, as well! Great photo!!!
Yen
That is just a stunning photo! Love it:)
Mine’s up too!
Zamejias
One of the best “nature” shots I found this afternoon!
Glennia
Excellent shot. I love the close-up nature shots.
willow
Great photo. :-)
Bodhipaksa
That’s a difficult shot to pull off!
Angela K.
Great perspective!