Different species of native bumblebees and a carpenter bee sleeping in the bergamot. Scientists think that sleeping might help them, like us, solidify memory such as where the flowers are located.
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Beautiful and educational banner, Moggs. I always wondered what a bee was up to when it was just quiet in the flowers. They are having a snooze, how wonderful!
Name: Leon Indiana (Zone 5a) Light is the shadow of God!
Fascinating banner; Interesting subject and quite educational too. Now I can understand why bergamot is sometimes referred to as "Bee Balm". It seems to have a calming effect on bees.
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Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. The thing that surprises me the most when I find them taking a snooze is that many are under the flowers attached by the hooks on their feet. I guess they are less vulnerable to predation that way. I attached my two favorite pics, one on the bottom of a flower, and the other in the center all cuddled up. I saw another bee walk across the second one; he just shifted position and settled back down. It reminded me of trying to wake my kids for school in the morning!
When You send forth Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth! Psalm 104:30
