Pollen Collection (page 17)

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4747
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) flower. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bee-fly feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4749
Bee-fly feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a bee-fly (Bombylius sp.) feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bath white feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4748
Bath white feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a bath white (Pontia daplidice) butterfly feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4736
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on a flower of a Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4732
Honey bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of mignonette (Reseda sp.) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4729
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Carder-bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4730
Carder-bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a common carder-bee (Bombus pascuorum) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Solitary bee collecting pollen C016 / 4725
Solitary bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a solitary bee (superfamily Apoidea) collecting pollen from a rough poppy (Papaver hybridum) flower. Photographed in the UK

Carder-bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4726
Carder-bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a common carder-bee (Bombus pascuorum) feeding on catnip (Nepeta cataria) flowers. Photographed in the UK

Bumblebee feeding on flower C016 / 4719
Bumblebee feeding on flower. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Solitary bee collecting pollen C016 / 4718
Solitary bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a solitary bee (superfamily Apoidea) collecting pollen from a dog-rose (Rosa canina). Photographed in the UK

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4716
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4702
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on pollen from the female catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4705
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

Bee-fly feeding on flower C016 / 4704
Bee-fly feeding on flower. Close-up of a large bee-fly (Bombylius major) feeding on pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Bumblebee collecting pollen C016 / 4703
Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4701
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

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4700
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

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4699
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from blossom on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) tree

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

Hoverfly pollinating a daffodil C016 / 4697
Hoverfly pollinating a daffodil. Close-up of a hoverfly (Syrphidae sp.) collecting pollen from a daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower. Photographed in the UK

Birch pollen allergen molecule C013 / 8889
Birch pollen allergen molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a Bet v 1L molecule. This molecule is responsible for allergic reactions to pollen from birch (Betula sp.) trees

Flowerhead of Hydrangea petiolaris C013 / 7354
Hydrangea petiolaris, the climbing Hydrangea", is a native of Russia, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. In common with most members of the species

Pollen grain Passiflora alata (SEM) C013 / 7198
Pollen grain (Passiflora alata). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pollen from Passiflora alata, native of the Amazon region of Brazil

Centre of a hybrid tree peony flower C013 / 5129
The centre of a flower of a hybrid tree peony. The genus Paeonia comprises both herbaceous and woody species (so-called tree peonies)

Alder tree pollen grain, SEM
Alder tree pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from an alder tree (Alnus glutinosa). A pollen grain contains a male sex cell from a flowering plant

Asiatic lily (Lilium asiatic) stigma, SEM
Asiatic lily (Lilium asiatic) stigma detail, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification of main image x15, inset image x332 at an image size of 10 cm

Lilium asiatic stigma detail, SEM
Asiatic lily (Lilium asiatic) stigma detail showing germinating pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x465 at an image size of 10 cm

Phygelius aequalis pollen, SEM
False colour SEM of Cape Fuchsia pollen (Phygelius aequalis) sometimes known by its cultivar Yellow trumpet". The plant is a bushy evergreen perennial which is lush

Leucospermum pollen grain, SEM
Leucospermum pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a Leucospermum sp. plant. Magnification: x1800 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Barbados nut pollen grains, SEM
Barbados nut pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcus) plant

Barbados nut pollen grain, SEM
Barbados nut pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcus) plant

Hyssop pollen grains, SEM
Hyssop pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (blue-green) from the herb hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) plant on a petal (red)

Marrow pollen grain, SEM
Marrow (Cucurbita sp.) pollen grain, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The grain has a spiked outer wall (exine), which may assist in its dispersal by improving its adherence to pollinating

Scots pine pollen grains, SEM
Scots pine tree pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grains

Daffodil pollen, SEM
Daffodil pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a daffodil flower (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

Arnica pollen grain, SEM
Arnica pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis) plants pollen grain

Maize pollen grain, SEM
Pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a maize plant pollen grain (Zea mays). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Bindweed pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bindweed (Calystegia sepium) pollen grains (blue). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a forget- me-not plant (Myosotis sp.). This is among the smallest of any plant pollen

Sem of pollen from daisy
Daisy pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two pollen grains of the common daisy, Bellis perennis. The outer wall (exine) of each grain has spiky projections

Willowherb pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pollen grains of the rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium). The triangular wind-dispersed grains are in clusters of four

Tiger lily pollen
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a tiger lily plant (Lilium tigrium). Pollen grain size

SEM of daisy pollen B786 / 0524
Daisy pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains of a common Daisy (Bellis perennis). The outer wall (exine) has many small spiky projections

Pollen grains of Scots Pine tree
Pine pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grains. Each pollen grain consists of a base (coloured brown) with two air-filled

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

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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.