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:
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http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2010/07/a-closer-look-at-bees-pollen-and-body-parts.html
>
Dean
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