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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!
Written by Shirley | Filed Under Enjoying Nature
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Comment by Wynona:
Interesting info about the pollen and electricity. I didn’t know that! And that’s an absolutely fantastic photo.
Comment by Mary O'D.:
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!
Comment by 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!
Comment by Shirley:
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. Thanks for the kind comments!
Comment by SandyCarlson:
That’s a great photo, and great info to boot! Thanks.
Comment by jams o donnell:
Now I think of it, it shouldn’t be a big surprise but I never thought of it. Great shot.
Comment by Comedy Plus:
Well, I didn’t know this and what a great picture depicting your explanation. :)
Comment by letha:
That is a great photo
Comment by permafrog:
WOW!
Comment by TheBlueDudes:
Hmmm, that’s interesting to know about the static electricity – I’ve never heard that before.
Comment by SeaBird:
Wow – great photo!!
Comment by And Miles To Go....:
very simple and beautiful!!
Comment by Lori:
Looks like someone is hungry;)
Comment by bluemountainmama:
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…..
Comment by kat:
Great shot!
Comment by Nap Warden:
Great photo, and I did not know that!
Comment by oldqueen44:
Great picture
Comment by 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!!!
Comment by Yen:
That is just a stunning photo! Love it:)
Mine’s up too!
Comment by zamejias [verb]:
One of the best “nature” shots I found this afternoon!
Comment by Glennia:
Excellent shot. I love the close-up nature shots.
Comment by willow:
Great photo. :-)
Comment by Bodhipaksa:
That’s a difficult shot to pull off!
Comment by Angela Klocke:
Great perspective!
Comment by Shirley:
Again, thanks to everyone for visiting and for the kind comments.
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