Time to get the camera out againAnd spread some joy

[Erichalfbee]

They can see red flowers. Even red flowers have UV signals

 

[elainemary]

They can see red flowers. Even red flowers have UV signals

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Understand they ’see’ red flowers as black

 

[Erichalfbee]

Maybe but look at the white areas in the bottom photo. That's Montbretia

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Understand they ’see’ red flowers as black

I've heard that quoted but I wonder how that was proven?

 

[elainemary]

I've heard that quoted but I wonder how that was proven?

we ‘see’ colours based on red, blue and green wavelengths vs bees see blue, green and Uv light. Bees don’t have a photoreceptor for red.

This explains how scientists know - from experiments looking at bee responses to colours
https://news.ncsu.edu/2011/07/wms-what-bees-see/

 

[Erichalfbee]

Cotoneaster is really popular

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Christmas present?

Yes, I wouldn't have bought that particular bottle as I prefer the classic Jura, pure spirit matured in new oak barrels not recycled sherry (or whatever) ones. My brother and his husband just like to try and surprise me with a different malt every year.

 

[W0otz]

Here's one from last summer, on a dahlia at Groombridge Place.

 

[victor meldrew]

 

[victor meldrew]

View attachment 31660She it exposing her Nasanov gland and fanning for all she’s worth

 

[Aren]

Bees on white poppies from Spring 2021

 

[Erichalfbee]

They are enjoying that aren’t they
Propolis ?

 

[enrico]

Bees on white poppies from Spring 2021

They are loving that!

 

[Erichalfbee]

On guard

 

[JamezF]

On guard View attachment 31665

They should have little furry hats and red jackets

James

 

[deemann1]

Cheeky Bee

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

They should have little furry hats and red jackets

James

what? Buzzbees?

 

[JamezF]

what? Buzzbees?

Very good

Though in point of fact, I believe the Queen's guards wear a bearskin, not a busby.

James

 

[BBC]

This one could have been a bit sharper on the bee!
View attachment 31631

SNAP!

 

[victor meldrew]

They should have little furry hats and red jackets

James

Here you are .