Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4698
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Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4698
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. The bee is suspended by its front legs and is transferring pollen from its body to the pollen baskets (yellow, centre) on its hind legs. Photographed in the UK
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© DR. JOHN BRACKENBURY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Animal Behaviour Apis Mellifera Arthropod Arthropods Baskets Catkins Collecting Entomological Goat Willow Honey Bee Honeybee Insects Plants Pollen Pollen Basket Pollinating Pollination Pollinator Pussy Willow Salix Caprea Yellow Great Sallow
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This print showcases the intricate relationship between a honey bee and a pussy willow tree in the United Kingdom. The close-up image reveals a honey bee, identified as Apis mellifera, diligently collecting pollen from the male catkins of the Salix caprea tree. Suspended by its front legs, the bee skillfully transfers pollen from its body to the vibrant yellow pollen baskets on its hind legs. The photograph beautifully captures this crucial moment of pollination, highlighting both the delicate beauty of nature and the essential role that bees play in our ecosystem. With meticulous detail, it emphasizes how these tiny creatures contribute to plant reproduction and biodiversity. The British landscape serves as an enchanting backdrop for this interaction between insect and flora. This single honey bee becomes an ambassador for countless others across Europe, showcasing their remarkable biological behavior and their vital role as pollinators. Dr. John Brackenbury's expertise behind this lens allows us to appreciate not only the aesthetic appeal of this image but also its scientific significance. Through his lens, we gain insight into animal behavior, entomology, botany, zoology - all woven together seamlessly within one frame. As we admire this mesmerizing snapshot captured by Science Photo Library, let us be reminded of our responsibility to protect these invaluable ecosystems and ensure that future generations can continue to marvel at such natural wonders.
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