Does anyone know anything about bees? Is that a pollen sac on his leg? Is it even called a leg? Does your chewing gum lose it's flavor on the bedpost overnight?
Oh, delightful, Mary. Yes, I do know. Looks like a forager bee. The pollen is collected in sacs on her legs. Read all about it here: http://www.thecountrybeeapiaries.com/worker.html
Have a beautiful day. George is patiently waiting for me. And giving me 'the eye'.
Love the contrast of the bee against the warm dark background browns. Unfortunately - I know nothing about bees..other than what I see. Excellent macro!
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Oh, delightful, Mary. Yes, I do know. Looks like a forager bee. The pollen is collected in sacs on her legs. Read all about it here:
http://www.thecountrybeeapiaries.com/worker.html
Have a beautiful day. George is patiently waiting for me. And giving me 'the eye'.
The only thing I know about bees is the only thing I need to know and that is, that I like 'em. :o)
He's a cutie sittin' up there on his bed of pretty petals.
Love the contrast of the bee against the warm dark background browns. Unfortunately - I know nothing about bees..other than what I see.
Excellent macro!
Great capture. Yes it is a pollen sac. But Country Girl beat me! doh.
Thanks for sharing.
*hugs*
I learned that they are pollen sacs or pockets from my journey to different blogs. Great shot!
All I know is that my thighs look remarkably like a bee's. Dang!
I bet he is a boy! : )
that dusting of pollen is just wonderful
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