This ancient patch of #crocus push their way through the soil reliably every year. They are open bowls of food for early emerging #queenbumblebees like this beautiful #bufftailedbumblebee. It’s full of sugar rich #nectar & protein rich #pollen! Tr& buy #organic to keep #bumblebees safe from toxins!
March 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This ancient patch of #crocus push their way through the soil reliably every year. They are open bowls of food for early emerging #queenbumblebees like this beautiful #bufftailedbumblebee. It’s full of sugar rich #nectar & protein rich #pollen! Tr& buy #organic to keep #bumblebees safe from toxins!
"In addition to solving a long-standing bee mystery, the findings could have practical implications for bee breeders and apiaries, as well as growers who rely on insect pollination for the success of their crops."
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🪻🪷🌺🐝👑 #QueenBumblebees #Nectar #Wildlife #Nature #Biology #AmazingCritters
Queen Bumblebees' Tongues Aren't Built for Slurping Nectar—Which Might Keep the Royals Homebound
Queen bumblebees have sparser hair on their tongues than worker bees, which makes them less efficient at lapping up nectar, new research suggests
www.smithsonianmag.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
"In addition to solving a long-standing bee mystery, the findings could have practical implications for bee breeders and apiaries, as well as growers who rely on insect pollination for the success of their crops."
🪻🪷🌺🐝👑 #QueenBumblebees #Nectar #Wildlife #Nature #Biology #AmazingCritters
🪻🪷🌺🐝👑 #QueenBumblebees #Nectar #Wildlife #Nature #Biology #AmazingCritters
Just read 'A Sting in the Tale' by Dave Goulson Next spring must look out for tired QueenBumblebees waving middle leg in the air &give honey
December 6, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Just read 'A Sting in the Tale' by Dave Goulson Next spring must look out for tired QueenBumblebees waving middle leg in the air &give honey