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Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa)
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Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa)
Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited. Lily cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to South Africa. September
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Buzzing with Sweetness - A Wasp's Pineapple Adventure!
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. In this print captured by the talented Heather Angel, we witness a fascinating encounter between nature's busy pollinators and an exotic floral delight. A vibrant Wasp (Vespula germanica) finds itself irresistibly drawn to the enchanting Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa), creating a stunning visual symphony of colors and textures. As our curious wasp indulges in the lily's nectar, little does it know that it unwittingly becomes a pollen courier! The delicate yellow grains cling to its hairy body, ready to be transported to the waiting stigmas of future flowers. It's like witnessing Mother Nature's very own delivery service! This scene takes place in Surrey, England, where this South African native has found a new home in someone's garden. Talk about international flower power! September adds an extra touch of magic as summer transitions into autumn. The intricate web of life unfolds before our eyes as we marvel at the interconnectedness between plants and animals. From plantae to insecta, from angiosperms to vespidae - every tiny detail plays its part in maintaining Earth’s biodiversity. So let us celebrate this moment frozen in time – a snapshot that reminds us how even something as small as a wasp can contribute to the beauty and harmony of our natural world.
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