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Lasioglossum on Monarda · 08:08 PM

A Lasioglossum bee gathering pollen from a Monarda "bee balm" flower at Fermilab. I like the exposure and the flow of this. Even cropped close, the bee is in focus.
The prairie is full of beauty.

**reh321** · 12-03-2019, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by TER-OR

A Lasioglossum bee gathering pollen from a Monarda "bee balm" flower at Fermilab. I like the exposure and the flow of this. Even cropped close, the bee is in focus.
The prairie is full of beauty.

good catch - it looks like the bee is clinging to the flower - usually looks much easier for the insect.

**TER-OR** · 12-04-2019, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by reh321

good catch - it looks like the bee is clinging to the flower - usually looks much easier for the insect.

She's systematically removing pollen from the flower. She's so small she won't deliver pollen where the plant wants. Not to worry, plenty of critters use Monarda for nectar and visit frequently, ensuring these common plants get fertilized.

I love the black/green color of these dilactus-tribe Lasioglossum.

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12-03-2019, 09:45 PM	#2
reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16,239	Originally posted by TER-OR A Lasioglossum bee gathering pollen from a Monarda "bee balm" flower at Fermilab. I like the exposure and the flow of this. Even cropped close, the bee is in focus. The prairie is full of beauty. good catch - it looks like the bee is clinging to the flower - usually looks much easier for the insect.

12-04-2019, 12:13 PM	#3
TER-OR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,517 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 good catch - it looks like the bee is clinging to the flower - usually looks much easier for the insect. She's systematically removing pollen from the flower. She's so small she won't deliver pollen where the plant wants. Not to worry, plenty of critters use Monarda for nectar and visit frequently, ensuring these common plants get fertilized. I love the black/green color of these dilactus-tribe Lasioglossum.

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