Pollen Collection (page 29)

Honeybee on cherry tree blossom collecting pollen Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-496 Honeybee - on cherry tree blossom collecting pollen Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Apis mellifera Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Globe flower - The Chiastocheta fly is inside the flower and will fertilize it. Europe
PPG-1501 Globe flower - with Chiastocheta fly inside, cross-section Europe. Trollius europaeus The fly pollinates the host plant and then lays eggs on the developing fruit

Honey Bee On Trefoil
LB-11000-c Honeybee - on Trefoil Apis mellifera Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Two Bees in centre of large bright sunlit Sunflower seen very close against deep blue sky
HAR-93 Bees in centre of large bright sunlit Sunflower seen very close against deep blue sky Organic farming Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flower Bee - On pink flower. The flower bee is similar to the bumble bee but quicker in flight
CRH-1011 Flower Bee - On pink flower. Oxfordshire, UK Anthophora retusa The flower bee is similar to the bumble bee but quicker in flight. Commonly seen in early spring

Honey Bee Worker Feeding on ivy showing pollen sack Bedfordshire UK
BB-729 Honeybee Worker - Feeding on ivy showing pollen sack Bedfordshire UK Apis mellifera Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Queensland Blossom Bat - with pollen on face from Grevillea pteridifolia
HB-2882A Queensland Blossom BAT - feeding on nectar of Grevillea Pteridofolia Syconycteris australis Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lily Anthers Showing Pollen
FEU-46 Lily Anthers - Showing Pollen Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog Rose - Flower Norfolk UK
FEU-288 Dog Rose - flower Norfolk, UK Rosa canina Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Foxglove Anthers opened showing Pollen
FEU-18 Foxglove anthers opened showing Pollen Digitalis purpurea Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

7-SPOT LADYBIRD - PINK FLOWER
SPH-690 7-SPOT LADYBIRD - PINK FLOWER UK Coccinella 7-punctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

BUMBLEBEE - Gathering pollen in Narcissi flower
SPH-2154 BUMBLEBEE - Gathering pollen in Narcissi flower UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-tailed Bumblebee and Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) bumblebee approaching cornflower in flight Baden-Wuerttemberg
SAS-232 Red-tailed Bumblebee and Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) bumblebee approaching cornflower in flight Baden-Wuerttemberg

COMMON BUMBLEBEE - on flower, covered with pollen dust
SPH-1080 COMMON BUMBLEBEE - on flower, covered with pollen dust UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poppy. Close-up of the reproductive structuresof a poppy ( Meconopsis sp. ). Around the centreare the female reproductive parts, known as thecarpel

Meadow Salsify and Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) red-tailed bumblebee gathering nectar on blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg
SAS-99 Meadow Salsify and Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) gathering nectar on blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Tragopogon pratensis Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are

Common Bumblebee Collecting pollen, UK
SPH-1001 BUMBLEBEE - collecting pollen UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dahlia detail of a pink coloured blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-181 Dahlia - detail of a pink coloured blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Dahlia sp. Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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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.