Pollinator Collection (#4)

Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowering, with Bumblebee (Bombus sp. ) feeding, Cranwich Camp, Breckland, Norfolk
Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowering, with Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeding, Cranwich Camp, Breckland, Norfolk, England, july

Cuernua (Caralluma burchardii burchardii) close-up of flower, fly attracted to flowers that smell like rotten meat, contributing to pollination, Canary Islands

Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators

Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri) adult female, feeding on inula flower in garden, Powys, Wales, august

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adult, feeding, collecting pollen from Elecampane (Inula helenium) flower in garden, England, july

Moss Carder Bee (Bombus muscorum) Shetland Bumblebee, adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) adult, feeding on flower in garden, Essex, England, august

Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) adult, in flight, feeding at flower (captive)

Gurneys sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) perching by a flower. This bird feeds on nectar, although it will also take insects and spiders

Bee foot, SEM
Bee foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg from a bee (superfamily Apoidea). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

Bumblebees pollinating a sunflower
Bumblebees (Bombus sp.) pollinating a sunflower. As the bee feeds on nectar in the flower, pollen from the anthers become attached to it. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Red-tailed bumble bee
Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) on a common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower. This is a worker (sterile female) bee

Berkheya purpurea and bee
Berkheya purpurea flower with visiting bumble bee in Summer

Bee on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer)
Bee (Apis sp.) on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer) flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Bee, SEM
Bee, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bees belong to the superfamily Apoidea and are closely related to wasps and ants

Honey bee pollinating flowers
A Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) visiting lavender flowers in the summer. Photographed in Provence, France

Common pollen beetles feeding
Common pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) feeding on pollen from a dog rose flower (Rosa canina)

Pollen grains on a harelquin bug, SEM
Pollen grains stuck on the body of a harlequin bug (Murgantia sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Pollen on stink bug, SEM
Pollen grains (orange) on the leg of a stink bug (order Hemiptera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Cosmos bipinnatus with a bumble bee
Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Mixed flower being pollinated by a bumble bee (Bombus sp.). This is a hardy annual plant that flowers in summer and autumn

Calliope Hummingbird - visiting louseworts in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA, North America
ROG-13797 Calliope Hummingbird - visiting louseworts Cascade Mountains in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA Stellula calliope Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

A Bee Orchid
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Honey bee (Apis mellifera) visiting lavender flowers, in lavender field. Provence
ROG-13102 Honey bee - visiting lavender flowers, in lavender field Provence, France Apis mellifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dronefly - male common garden hoverfly, feeding on pollen. Surrey, England
MAF-5 Dronefly - male common garden hoverfly, feeding on pollen Surrey, England Eristalis tenax Mark Fellowes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Nature's Colorful Allies: Celebrating the Pollinators" Fluttering gracefully through fields, the sea green swallowtail butterfly adds a touch of elegance to the pollination process. Busy as a bee, the honey bee diligently collects pollen and spreads it from flower to flower, ensuring their survival. Underneath an electron microscope, the intricate beauty of purple-throated hummingbirds' feathers reveals their vital role as pollinators. In Essex, England, an early bumblebee male finds nourishment in a vibrant helenium flower, contributing to nature's delicate balance. The bee fly may be small but plays a significant part in controlling insect populations while enjoying nectar from daisy flowers across South Africa's Eastern Cape region. With its tiny size and iridescent plumage, the tufted coquette bird demonstrates how even our feathered friends contribute to pollination efforts. Florida is blessed with sightings of majestic eastern tiger swallowtails fluttering around on New Year's Eve 1999—a symbol of hope for nature's resilience. Monarchs find solace on zinnia flowers during September 2021—a testament to their unwavering determination amidst changing seasons. Captured in July 2021 on swamp milkweed blooms, monarch butterflies showcase their commitment to sustaining themselves and other species through pollination. Perched delicately upon bull thistle blossoms in July 2021, monarchs exemplify adaptability while fulfilling their essential role as pollinators. "The Visitor" captures an enchanting moment when a mysterious yet crucial pollinator graces us with its presence—reminding us of nature's interconnectedness. Witnessing monarchs gathering together in trees during migration south evokes awe at these magnificent creatures' collective journey towards preservation and renewal.