Pollen Collection (page 15)

Red-tailed Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus rupestris) adult female, feeding on Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowers, Breckland, Norfolk, England, June

Pollen mass of Orchis mascula when first attached (A) and after depression (B). From Charles Darwin The Various Contrivances by which Orchids are Fertilized by Insects, London, 1899 (second edition)

Side view section of a daffodil flower, Narcissus Jetfire, with yellow sepals and orange corona, ovary, pistil, stigma, filaments and anthers

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of catkins in early spring, shedding pollen for cross-pollination, Dorset, England, February

Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) introduced naturalised species, close-up of catkins shedding pollen, France, March

Common Forester (Adscita statices) adult, feeding on ragwort flowers, on chalk downland, Dorset, England, July

Tachinid Fly (Alophora hemiptera) adult, feeding on Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) flowers, Hampshire, England, July

Chequered Hoverfly (Melanostoma scalare) adult female, feeding on anemone flower in garden, Powys, Wales, September

Asian Predatory Wasp (Vespa velutina) introduced species, two adults, feeding on Common Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in autumn, Dordogne, France, November

Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris) adult worker, covered with pollen after feeding in campanula flower, Herefordshire, England, July

Common Bee-fly (Bombylius major) adult, in flight, feeding on aubretia flower, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, May

Scarab Beetle (Hoplia argentea) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) two adults, feeding on woolly thistle flowerhead, France, August

Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes) adult, feeding on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) flower, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Avon Valley, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, March

Fabricius Nomad Bee (Nomada fabriciana) adult male, feeding on dandelion flower, Powys, Wales, April

Stelidine Bee (Stelis phaeoptera) adult female, chewing into nest of Mason Bee (Osmia leaiana) to lay eggs on stored pollen mass, Powys, Wales, August

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult, in flight, visiting comfrey flower, Kingcombe, Dorset, England, July

Model of pine pollen

Model of ragweed pollen

Coleopteron on flower

Honeycomb

Worker Honey Bee feeding on flower, cross section model showing internal organs

Womans hands peeling off petals from rose, close-up

Hybridizing rose showing exposed anthers ready to release tiny pollen grains

Formation of pollen of a flower
Botany: Angiosperms. Ovary. Art work

Yellow-streaked lory (Chalcopsitta sintillata) using its tongue to gather pollen from inside flower, a second lory perching next to it

A bumble bee gathering pollen from pink echinacea flower, close-up

Bumble bee on dog rose

Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) feeding on pollen from a yellow flower

Bees collecting pollen on flower head

Worker bee Apis mellifica sucking nectar and pollen from flower, illustration
Worker bee (Apis mellifica) sucking nectar and pollen from a flower, illustration

Bombus terrestris, Bumblebee, distinctive black and yellow stripes, pollen bags on legs filled with pollen, hooks on feet gripping petals, wings folded

Female bumblebee, Bombus auricomas C018 / 3579
Female bumblebee, Bombus auricomas. This species is native to North America and inhabits urban areas. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab

Female sweat bee head with pollen C018 / 3573
Female sweat bee head with pollen. Close-up photograph of a female sweat bee (Halictus ligatus) covered in pollen. This specimen is native to North America and was found in Pennsylvania

Honey bee comb C017 / 3713
Honey bee comb. Close-up of a comb from the hive of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The cells of this comb are used to store pollen. The different colours are due to the different types of pollen being stored

Honey bee feeding
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on a flower. This is a field bee, an older female worker bee who spends time out of the colony foraging for food

Bumble bee feeding
Bumble bee (Bombus sp.) feeding. The bee feeds on the flower nectar and collects pollen. The pollen (yellow) is stored on its hind legs and transported back to the bee colony

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) C014 / 0494
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium), also known as Gean, flowering in Spring

Basil pollen grain, SEM
Basil pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the flower of a basil (Ocimum basilicum) plant. Pollen grains are the male gametes (sex cells) of a plant

Female mason bee C018 / 3588
Female mason bee (Osmia texana). Side view photograph of a mason bee. This specimen is native to North America and feeds only on thistle plant pollen and nectar

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2419
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2420
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2418
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Fungal spores on pollen grain, SEM
Fungal spores on pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing fungal spores (round) on a pollen grain from a goji berry (wolfberry, Lycium sp.) plant

Pollen grains, SEM C016 / 9439
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a variety of plants. Including: sunflower (Helianthus annuus), morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea)

Cowslip pollen grain, SEM C016 / 9031
Cowslip pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grain from a common cowslip (Primula veris) flower. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Cowslip pollen grain, SEM C016 / 9030
Cowslip pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grain from a common cowslip (Primula veris) flower. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

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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.