Pollen Collection (page 18)

Pollen grain of a German chamomile flower
Chamomile pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single tricolporate pollen grain from a German chamomile flower, Matricaria recutita

Pollengrainsfromthe flowering currant
Currant pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum). This is a popular garden plant, and flowers appear in Spring

Pollen of the dandelion
Dandelion pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the dandelion, Taraxacum officinale. The pollen grain is spined and finely-sculpted in shape

Tricolporate pollen of rose flower
Rose pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tricolporate pollen grains of a Garden Rose, Rosa sp. Pollen grains are the male sexual spores that are discharged from the male part of

Coloured SEM of sunflower pollen grains
Pollen grains. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph of pollen grains of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus. Pollen grain size, shape and surface texture differ from one plant species to another

Timothy grass pollen grains
Timothy grass pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from Timothy grass, Phelum pratense, also known as cat s-tail

Pollen grain of Sycamore tree
Pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains of the Sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus. They are slightly triangularly shaped with coat ornamentation

Winged pollen grains from Lebanon cedar
Light micrograph of winged pollen grains from a cedar of Lebanon tree, Cedrus libani. Magnification: x400 at 35mm size

Red-tailed Bumblebee - on Marsh Marigold flower - UK
SPH-2156 Red-tailed Bumblebee - on Marsh Marigold flower UK Bombus lapidarius Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wasp Mimic Bee
SPH-618 BEE - Wasp mimic bee collecting pollen Nomada sp. Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bumblebee - feeding - UK
SPH-1081 Red-Tailed Bumblebee - feeding UK Bombus lapidarius Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pollen Beetle - eating pollen - UK
SPH-1091 Pollen-feeding / Thick-legged Flower BEETLE - eating pollen UK Oedemera nobilis Seen in May - August. Common and widespread in south England and Wales

{ollen Beetle - eating pollen - UK
SPH-1092 Pollen-feeding / Thick-legged Flower BEETLE - eating pollen UK Oedemera nobilis Common and widespread in south England

Bumblebee - with pollen - UK
SPH-2152 Bumblebee - with pollen UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Garden Bumble Bee - UK
DAC-1092 Garden Bumble Bee UK Bombus hortorum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lilium trigris, tiger lily pollen
Lilium tigris pollen grains, page 38 from Drawings by Francis Bauer depicting epidermis, hairs, pollen grains and Moustrosities

Sabatinca perveta, moth
Shown here is a moth belonging to the living pollen-feeding family Micropterygidae, preserved in Burmese amber of Late Cretaceous age

Stanhopea insignis, orchid
Watercolour from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Leptoglossis ferreyraei
A pollen grain of Leptoglossis ferreyraei (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family

Leptoglossis lomana
A pollen grain of the Leptoglossis lomana (polar view) from the family Solanacea, the tomato family

Petunia hybrida, petunia
Close-up of a cultivated petunia flower

Fractured pollen grain
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured pollen grain

Populus nigra, lombardy or black poplar pollen
Scanning electron microscope image (x 1500) of black poplar pollen grains showing a characteristic granular surface ornamentation and no apertures (inaperturate)

Rhododendron, dawns delight. Dried specimen taken from the museums herbarium. Flowers red, bell-shaped. Collected by BM(NH) staff 14.5.1981. no 2009

Fractured anther
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured anther, otherwise known as the sac, which contains the pollen in the male sex organs (stamens)

Asteraceae, daisy
Scanning electron microscope image of the fractured surface of an anther showing a developing pollen grain from a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family ( X 3000)

Fagus sylvatica, European beech pollen
Scanning electron microscope picture (X1500) showing a pollen grain as seen from the side. The image shows one of the three laterally-placed aperture furrows with a small pore in the centre

Fraxinus excelsior, weeping ash pollen
Scanning electron microscope picture (x 1500) of ash pollen grains from above, with three furrowed apertures (trizonocolporate)

Browallia speciosa, amethyst
A pollen grain of the Browallia speciosa (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family

Pollen on bee
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of pollen on a bee. If the plant depends on animals for pollination, the pollen will be relatively large and sticky

Pinus sylvestris, scots pine
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a pollen grain from a scots pine. Note the air bladders that help it to float through the air (x 1500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Ulmus glabra, elm tree pollen
Microscope photograph of modern pollen grain from a wych or English elm tree

Chenopodium album, goosefoot
Scanning electron microscope image of a pollen grain from a member of the goosefoot family (x 3000 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Jewel Beetle (Anthaxia fulgurans) adult female, feeding on Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, June

Red Mason Bee (Osmia rufa) adult female, in flight, carrying load of pollen to nesthole, Powys, Wales, May

Cuckoo Bee (Sphecodes alternatus) adult female, feeding on helichrysum flower, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Parasitic Wasp (Gasteruption jaculator) adult female, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Southwater Woods, West Sussex, England, July

Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) two adults, feeding on Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris) flowers, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, England, July

Brindled Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) adult, feeding on flower, Hadleigh Country Park, Essex, England, July

Early Mining Bee (Andrena haemorrhoa) adult female, feeding in dandelion flower, Powys, Wales, May

Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum) adult female, feeding in dandelion flower, Powys, Wales, May

Common Bumblebee - on Crocus flower collecting pollen - UK
SPH-1055 Common Bumblebee - on Crocus flower collecting pollen UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red-tailed Bumblebee - male on garden flower - Essex - UK IN000964
COS-4170 Red-tailed Bumblebee - male on garden flower Essex - UK Bombus lapidarius Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fuchsia - widely naturalised in western Britain, from Chile/Argentina. Dorset
ROG-14094 Fuchsia - widely naturalised in western Britain, from Chile/Argentina. Dorset. UK Fuchsia magellanica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marmalade Hover Fly - on Gazania flower - Essex, UK IN000814
COS-3853 Marmalade Hover Fly - on Gazania flower Essex, UK Episyrphus balteatus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

USA, Indiana, Carmel. Detail of tulip stamen, pestle, and pollen

Hazel - male catkins in wind with pollen
ME-2136 Hazel - male catkins in wind with pollen Corylus avellana Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bumblebee - entering foxglove flower - pollination
LB-11228 Bumblebee - entering foxglove flower - pollination Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Pollen: The Lifeblood of Nature's Symphony" In the intricate dance of nature, pollen plays a vital role as the lifeblood that sustains countless species. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently collect this golden treasure from vibrant blossoms, creating a mesmerizing tapestry within their honeycomb and perpetuating their remarkable life cycle. Take a closer look at this enchanting world through an expanded cross-section and insets, revealing the intricate beauty of lavender pollen grains under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As spring arrives, bees buzz with excitement amidst blooming landscapes, like delicate bullfinches perched on blossoms in search of nourishment. Pollen grains come in diverse shapes and sizes - each unique to its plant origin. From dahlia flowers to various plants' microscopic wonders captured by SEM, these tiny particles hold immense significance for both flora and fauna alike. Witness the harmonious synergy between honeybees and cherry tree blossoms as they unite in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. In another captivating scene, a 7-spot ladybird gracefully rests upon marsh marigolds while surrounded by vibrant pollen-laden petals. Traveling across regions brings us to Norfolk UK where opium poppy flowers sway gently in the breeze - their alluring blooms adorned with precious pollen waiting to be dispersed into the world. Meanwhile, forget-me-not flowers reveal their hidden intricacies when observed under SEM. Finally, picture a bumblebee delicately collecting nectar from lavender blossoms against Vienna's picturesque backdrop. This industrious creature not only gathers sweet nectar but also inadvertently carries essential pollen from flower to flower - ensuring future generations flourish. Indeed, "pollen" is far more than just an ordinary substance; it represents nature's symphony orchestrated by buzzing wings and fragrant blooms. It symbolizes resilience and interconnectedness as it weaves together ecosystems worldwide – reminding us that even something so small can have a profound impact on the tapestry of life.