Honey Bee On White Bryony
by Dr. John Brackenbury
Title
Honey Bee On White Bryony
Artist
Dr. John Brackenbury
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
A honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on white bryony (Bryonia cretica). The pollen basket, loaded with pollen to be taken to the hive, is visible on the bee's leg. While gathering pollen and nectar, the bee transfers pollen between flowers. Bees are important pollinators for many plants. Photographed in the UK.
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August 2nd, 2016
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