tags: native bee species, bees, Image of the Day
This little bee was working the Gaillardias along White Oak Bayou (Texas) around 6:30 p.m. Notice the bulging pollen sacs on its hind legs.
Image: Biosparite [larger]
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Go bees,go! Go bees, go! I LOVE bees.
A few weeks ago, the cat found out that bees make great emetics. Fortunately, he's learned from the experience.
Bob