Saturday, May 21, 2022

May 21, 2022

I am a Southern Carpenter Bee
I gather pollen via “buzz pollination” -
I use my thoracic muscles to make a vibrating sound
That releases pollen from anthers from my sonic dance interpretation.

Location: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sources: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/carpenter_bees.shtml

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson




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