Ok, here is the image of a typical honey bee. These ladies are very productive especially this time of year when everything is in bloom. They are out collecting, nectar and pollen for food and stores for the winter. Although there have always been a lot of bees around the garden, I am interested in seeing if the introduction of our own bees will make a difference in the yields of the fruits and veggies. May be hard to quantify but its great having them around. You can see the collection of pollen on this bee’s body. The tongue and proboscis that sucks up the nectar is visible. The gossamer wings look sheer, fragile and airy.
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