Pollen Collection (page 13)

Honey bee -Apis mellifica- feeding on Goat Willow, Pussy Willow or Great Sallow -Salix caprea-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Large narcissus fly -Merodon equestris-, male eating pollen from bloody cranesbill -Geranium sanguineum-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica-, in flight over pistil and and pollen tubes of an Oriental Poppy -Papaver orientale-

Pink poppy flower, Oriental Poppy -Papaver orientale-, inflorescence with pollen tubes and ovaries

Western honey bee -Apis mellifera- collecting pollen, attaching pollen on its rear legs, next to an Oriental poppy -Papaver orientale-

Western honey bee -Apis mellifera- on pumpkin flower, Hokkaido, Japan, Asien

Marmalade Hoverfly -Episyrphus balteatus- feeding on pollen, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Syrphidae- on a yellow flower of the Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke or Topinambour -Helianthus tuberosus-

Pollen form patterns in the Saggat Lake near the island of Arrenjarka, Kvikkjokk, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- covered with pollen from collecting honey on a Dandelion -Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia-

Stamens of a hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Bavaria, Germany

Azores flowers

Wildlife
Bee collecting pollen from Australian Wattle tree

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Red-Tailed Bumblebee worker female on Chive flower Date:

The White Lily with variegated leaves, engraved by Stadler after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Buttonbush with Bumblebee seeking nectar and carrying pollen New York, USA Date:

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Buttonbush with Bumblebee seeking nectar and carrying pollen New York, USA Date:

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Buttonbush with Bumblebee seeking nectar and carrying pollen New York, USA Date:

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Buttonbush with Bumblebee seeking nectar and carrying pollen New York, USA Date:

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Buttonbush with Bumblebee seeking nectar and carrying pollen New York, USA Date:

North America, USA, WA, Walla Walla County honey bee collects pollen in a lavender
North America, USA, Washington, Walla Walla County. honey bee collects pollen in a lavender plant

USA; Georgia; Savannah; Daylilies with ruffled edges

USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley Border patch butterfly receiving nectar from cowpen daisy (Chlosyne lachinia)

USA, Texas, Brooks County Border patch butterfly on cowpen daisy Chlosyne lacinia)

USA, Florida, Lower Suwannee NWR Gulf Fritillary feeding on musky mint
USA, Florida, Lower Suwannee NWR. Gulf Fritillary feeding on musky mint (Agraulis Vanillae)

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Veronica Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x8220 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - These small pollen grains are sticky and are carried away by pollinating insects Date:

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Sunflower Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x10, 000 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - The large flowers are insect pollinated

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Groundsel Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification 2 x6940 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Groundsel is a common weed - It is insect pollinated; provides food for many insects

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Groundsel Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification 2 x6940 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Groundsel is a common weed - It is insect pollinated; provides food for many insects

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Gorse Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification 1 x10, 000 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Gorse is a bush, with brigh yellow flowers in spring and early summer

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Daffodil Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x8930 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Daffodils are popular and common springtime flowers. Insect pollinated Date:

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Peruvian Lily / Alstroemeria Pollen on Anther Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x6520 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide)

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Common Daisy - flowers Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Bellis perennis) Date:

Tosomerus Hover Fly (Toxomerus sp)

Mining Bee on cone flower (Andrena spp. )
Mining Bee on cone flower (Andrena spp.)

Spur-throated Grasshopper portrait (Melanoplus ponderosus)

Hybrid Daylily, Hemerocallis spp

Begonia Flower, Begonia spp

Virescent Green Metallic Bee; Agapostemon virescens Virescent Green Metallic
Virescent Green Metallic Bee

Coral Hairstreak on milkweed flowers

NA, USA, Colorado, Mt. Evans Anicia Checkerspot (Euphydryas anicia)
USA, Colorado, Mt. Evans. Anicia Checkerspot (Euphydryas anicia)

Closeup of Yulan Magnolia blossom
Close-up of Yulan Magnolia blossom

Close up of an amaryillis blossom at the Bloemenmarket

Summer in Tuscany: sunflowers
Summer sunflowers in Tuscany, Italy

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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.