Pollinates Collection

Bee Pollinating
A bee pollinates a flower

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male, feeding on helenium flower, Essex, England, july

Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowers, with Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult worker, collecting nectar and pollinating flower, France, July

Long-horned Bee (Eucera longicornis) adult male, feeding on vetch flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, May

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) adult, feeding on ivy flowers, Norfolk, England, September

Red-tailed Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus rupestris) adult female, feeding on Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowers, Breckland, Norfolk, England, June

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of catkins in early spring, shedding pollen for cross-pollination, Dorset, England, February

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult, in flight, visiting comfrey flower, Kingcombe, Dorset, England, July

Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowering, with Bumblebee (Bombus sp. ) feeding, Cranwich Camp, Breckland, Norfolk
Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowering, with Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeding, Cranwich Camp, Breckland, Norfolk, England, july

Night-blooming Waterlily (Nymphaea lotus) flowering, with flies feeding on pollen, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Common White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) adult, feeding on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower in urban garden, Leicestershire, England, june

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) crop in field, Lincolnshire, England, august

Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta) adult, feeding on potentilla flower, Leicestershire, England, august

Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri) adult female, feeding on inula flower in garden, Powys, Wales, august

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adult, feeding, collecting pollen from Elecampane (Inula helenium) flower in garden, England, july

Moss Carder Bee (Bombus muscorum) Shetland Bumblebee, adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) adult, feeding on flower in garden, Essex, England, august

Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) adult, in flight, feeding at flower (captive)

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In the vibrant summer of Essex, England, an Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male diligently pollinates a helenium flower. With its fuzzy body and delicate wings, this bee plays a crucial role in nature's symphony of life. Meanwhile, in another corner of nature's tapestry, a Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) stands tall with its captivating flowers. A Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult worker crawls upon it, unknowingly aiding in the process of pollination, and is through these intricate partnerships that ecosystems thrive. On the Causse de Gramat in Massif Central's Lot Region, a Long-horned Bee (Eucera longicornis) adult male finds nourishment from a vetch flower. As he delicately sips nectar from each petal, pollen clings to his furry body—a testament to his vital role as a pollinator. In Kent, England during September's golden days, a Solitary Bee (Coelioxys elongata) adult female gracefully dances among blooming flowers. She flits from one blossom to another with precision and purpose—her tireless efforts ensuring the continuation of plant species. Norfolk County also witnesses the enchanting dance between insects and flora during September. The Slender Mining Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum), adorned with striking colors on its thorax and abdomen, indulges itself on sedum flowers—their vibrant hues reflecting the beauty created by their symbiotic relationship. Hoverflies too join this grand affair; like actors donning different costumes for various roles. The Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria), Late Spring Hoverfly (Meliscaeva cinctella), and Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii)—each play their part as they feast on ivy flowers.