Native Bee on fishhook barrel cactus blossum (Ferocactus wislizeni) - Likely leafcutter bee (Family Megachilidae) Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Taking nectar from fishhook barrel cactus blossum - Carries pollen to other blossoms thereby pollinatiing
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Native Bee on fishhook barrel cactus blossum (Ferocactus wislizeni) - Likely leafcutter bee (Family Megachilidae) Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Taking nectar from fishhook barrel cactus blossum - Carries pollen to other blossoms thereby pollinatiing
CAN-2962
Native Bee - on fishhook barrel cactus blossum (Ferocactus wislizeni)
Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Likely leafcutter bee (Family Megachilidae). Taking nectar from fishhook barrel cactus blossum. Carries pollen to other blossoms thereby pollinatiing them
John Cancalosi
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Bees Blossom Cacti Cactus Deserts Drinking Drinking Nectar Nectar Pollination With Flowers Ferocactus Wislizeni
EDITORS COMMENTS
Buzzing through the Sonoran Desert, this little bee is on a mission to spread some floral love! Meet CAN-2962, the ultimate matchmaker of the cactus world. With its trusty fishhook barrel cactus blossom as its partner in crime, this likely leafcutter bee is here to save the day - one pollination at a time! Armed with its yellow and black stripes, our tiny hero dives headfirst into the sweet nectar-filled blossoms. Sipping away like a true connoisseur, it fuels up for an important task ahead - carrying pollen from one flower to another. Talk about multitasking! As it flits from bloom to bloom, CAN-2962 becomes nature's cupid, ensuring that these desert beauties find their perfect match. Who knew bees were such hopeless romantics? But hey, when you're surrounded by stunning Ferocactus wislizeni flowers all day long, who can blame them? Captured by John Cancalosi's lens, this print showcases Mother Nature's ingenious plan for survival. So next time you spot a busy bee buzzing around your garden or hiking trail in Arizona's wild landscapes, give them a nod of appreciation for their tireless efforts in keeping our ecosystems thriving. Remember folks: behind every beautiful blossom lies an industrious insect making magic happen!
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