Pollination Collection

Geranium anther, SEM
Geranium anther. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (pink) on the anther of a geranium flower (Geranium sp.)

Annas Hummingbird, Calypte anna, female in flight feeding on Thistle, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August

Honeybee leg, SEM
Honey bee leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the leg of a honeybee (Apis mellifera) covered in pollen grains (round). The dense coating of hairs has trapped the pollen

Geranium pollen, SEM
Geranium pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (pink) on the stamen of a geranium flower (Geranium sp.)

Green Hermit Hummingbird and passion flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Hermit Hummingbird, Phaethornis guy, feeding on the nector of a passion flower blossom in Costa Rica

Booted Racket-tail hummingbird (Ocreatus underwoodii) male flying, feeding from flower, Mindo, Ecuador, Andes, South America, January

Honey bee macro and flower
Honey bee collecting nectar from our backyard basil plant

A futuristic alien plant harvest

Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving)
986301 Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii). Plate 430, Vol

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers, Mayfield Lavender Farm, North Downs, Surrey, UK, July

Lacewing -Cethosia- drinking nectar from a flower, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus, male in flight feeding on Penstemon flower (Penstemon sp.), Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

Rufous Hummingbird and Blue-Eyed Grass Flowers
A Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) flying in to visit the Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum or Iridaceae)wildflowers in the spring

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Scanning Electron micrograph (SEM): Lily Pollen grains. Date:

Morning glory pollen, SEM
Morning glory pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange balls) on the pistil (female reproductive part) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.)

Pollen on a bee leg, SEM
Pollen on a bee leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (pale purple) on the leg of a bee (superfamily Apoidea). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Gila Woodpecker - Feeding on nectar and insects in the Saguaro cactus blossom - helps pollinate cactus - makes holes in
CAN-2017 Gila Woodpecker - at Saguaro cactus flower Arizona, USA Melanerpes uropygialis Feeds on nectar and insects which helps pollinate cactus

Purple-throated hummingbirds, male
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the male hummingbird with a larger body and short

Carpenter Bee collecting nectar, Kentucky

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus- sucking nectar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bumble bee collecting pollen
Bumble bee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen fom a flower. Bumble bees are important pollinators

Marsh marigold in UV light
Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) in UV (ultraviolet) light (bottom) and in daylight (top). The pattern seen in the bottom image, known as the bull s-eye or nectar guide

Germinating lily pollen, SEM
Germinating lily pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of lily (Lilium sp.) pollen grains that have sprouted pollen tubes. Pollen contains the male sex cells of a plant

Honey Bee - feeding on Rudbekia flower in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4354 Honey Bee - feeding on Rudbekia flower in garden Lower Saxony, Germany Apis mellifera Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bumble Bee on Echinopsritro - Probably Bombus terrestris - England - UK - Gathering pollen
CAN-3267 Bumble Bee - Gathering pollen and nectar from Echinopsritro UK Bombus spp John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - resting on Purple-loosestrife
USH-986-c Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - resting on Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Aglais urticae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - resting on Purple-loosestrife
USH-986 Small Tortoiseshell BUTTERFLY - resting on Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Aglais urticae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ruby-throated Hummingbird
JZ-2033 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Distribution: North American and Canada. Spends winter in Mexico and Central America Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male, feeding on helenium flower, Essex, England, july

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flower, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

Field cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus campestris) feeding on Goldenrod (Solidago). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Geranium Argus butterfly (Plebejus eumedon) feeding on Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) northern Finland, June

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male feeding from flower, Mindo, Ecuador, Andes, South America, January

Flax flowers (Linum usitatissimum) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Honeybee (Apis melifera) visiting Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) in lavender fields, Valensole Plateau, Alpes Haute Provence, France, July

Detail of a bee on a lavender plant flower, San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

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"Nature's Dance: The Fascinating World of Pollination" Witness the intricate beauty as we delve into the captivating realm where plants and animals harmoniously interact. From the delicate Geranium anther under the watchful lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to the graceful flight of an Annas Hummingbird, Calypte anna, female feeding on Thistle in Paradise, prepare to be mesmerized. Zooming in further, explore the astonishing details of a Honeybee leg captured by SEM, showcasing its role as nature's diligent messenger. Behold the enchanting sight of Geranium pollen magnified through SEM, revealing its vibrant hues and unique structure. Journey to Costa Rica where a Green Hermit Hummingbird finds solace amidst a passion flower. Witness another marvel as a Booted Racket-tail hummingbird gracefully hovers while savoring nectar from a flower. Intriguingly futuristic is our glimpse into an alien plant harvest that sparks imagination and wonder. Closer to home in Surrey England, UK, witness male Cedar catkins releasing their precious pollen with grace and purpose. Marvel at the Garden bumblebee queen indulging in sweet nectar from Comfrey flowers; an exquisite moment frozen in time. Delve deeper into lavender fields at Mayfield Lavender Farm where industrious Honeybees diligently collect nectar from Lavender blooms. Finally, travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia for an ethereal encounter between Lacewing -Cethosia- delicately drinking nectar from a flower; truly capturing nature's poetry unfolding before our eyes. Pollination serves as nature's symphony - orchestrated by various creatures big and small - ensuring life continues to flourish across our planet. Let us celebrate this remarkable process that sustains ecosystems worldwide and reminds us of nature's boundless wonders.