Pollinator Collection (#5)

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.