Thanks, Chuck.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 8/10/2015 10:42 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
Well done and interesting link.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/10/2015 8:09 AM, Dean Hansen wrote:
Jim N posted:
This bee carries pollen all over its body.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Small+Bee+with+Burden.TIFF.html
While this one stuffs the pollen in pollen sacs on its hind legs.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Small+Bee+with+Loaded+Pollen+Sacs.TIFF.html
Different stages of the same process, actually. The bumblebee
covered with
pollen will run its middle legs over its body and transfer the pollen to
"pollen baskets," as has been done on the second bee. More
information is
at:
<
http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2010/07/a-closer-look-at-bees-pollen-and-body-parts.html
Dean
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