Bumble Bee Sex

The Bumble Bees were very busy in the garden today. I caught this one on the sedum. I didn't know until today there are over 250 kinds of bumble bees. I learned something new about bumble bees yesterday too. We talked about them at a nature club I belong to. It seems that the female can receive sperm from a male and store it for later. Before she lays an egg, she decides whether or not to use the sperm to fertilize it. Non-fertilzed eggs grow into males, and fertilized eggs grow into females and queens.

Many thanks for dropping by.

[bkb in the city]

Great close up

[Kerry Bergman]

Fantastic macro shot Anne. Love the pinks in this.

[Diane]

Nice macro shot. I didn't know that about bees--I guess the females really control the bee world!

[Lynn]

Remarkable close up!! Interesting info too!

[karenann]

Those those females are "picky ladies!" Beautiful shot (AGAIN!).

[Carolyn White]

Awesome details!!! Interesting information, too.

[Joseph Donnelly]

Excellent close-up, lovely detail.

[Don Roos]

Awsome shot.

[summerfield]

wonderful macro, anne. fabulous!

[Pam Hawkes]

Amazing macro and very interesting information.

[Anne ❀]

It's sure tough to get a frontal view of bees. Like others have mentioned in their bee pic captions, I got quite a few butt shots!

[carole albrecht]

Really neat shot - and to have pink flowers in September. I would not have thought of sedum having pink flowers, well done.

[Sharon]

Awesome macro shot! And love the pink!

[Rachel Bell]

excellent!!

[Cheryl]

Love this one against the pink petals- great close up!

[Kerri]

Very pretty

[Bonnie Lusted]

Great macro shot - lovely and crisp.

[Danielle Greenwood]

pretty in pink!

[Lasminja]

This is so pretty, so sharp, and the pink in the background! I really really like this photo!

[Mike Warren]

Great shot. Very educational.

[Shirley]

love the color & detail, Anne......a fav!!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Excellent macro, love the detail and the colours :)

[Allison Maltese]

Gorgeous close up. Thanks for the birds and the bees lecture too!

[Sheralee S]

Fantastic info Anne, I didn't know any of that. I love the shot, it's so pretty with the colour and all the little seeds.

[june milner]

They are better organised than us !
really shows off well against the pale sedum.

[Vanessa Walters]

Thanks for the information I had no idea there were that many species of bees either. Great shot he is a big one

[Zoe Ferrie]

Amazing close-up, awesome detail and great information!

[K J Buehl]

Wonderful Capture! I love the detail and colors! Very Nicely caught! I now have learned more about the 'bumbles', thanks, Anne!

[Margaret Tryon]

Details are incredible.

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Amazing clarity!

[Mimi Ditchie]

Beautiful macro, and looks perfect on that pink flower.

[elkehochban]

With all the bee photos we were shooting, it's about time that we had a sex education class! Thanks for all the info, Anne! Fab close-up!

[Juanita]

Beautiful closeup!

[Sarah Bremner]

ooooh what a wonderful shot! The colours are terrific and that bee is having a field day!

[Karen Sylvia]

Great macro!

[Michelle]

Wonderful Anne! He looks totally oblivious to you and your camera :)

[Anne ❀]

@shellbelle I had the same feeling Michelle. They seem to be so busy these days.

[scooter]

Excellent shot and interesting facts! I did not know that. Thanks!!

[Jennifer C]

fav! Great colour and detail!!!

[Anne ❀]

@jenrobcarr @mimigd @kbuehl @mjmaven You guys are awesome. Your support is SO appreciated! xox

[paula goff]

interesting!!
this shot is fabulous!!!!!!! the bee almost looks like a sweet little stuffed animal! fav!

[Kalexa]

Bees are so amazing. Fantastic shot, great details!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful capture, Anne. Great detail and color.

[Susanne]

Wow, Anne, amazing shot! Love the bee, the sedum, and the story! You are just a bundle of information : )

[Tari]

he looks so soft and cuddly here ;-) great macro

[Cissy B.]

Love bees, and this one, on such a lovely flower, is exquisite! Great shot!

[Kim Suzanne Kelley]

Awesome capture Anne! FAV. Love your words too!!

[Beverly Carmichael]

Great shot, Ann, how different.

[Laurie Higgins]

This is so beautiful, Anne, and I love the facts you shared. I had no idea a non-fertilized egg could become anything.

[Taephy]

Although I don't like bees but your photo gives me such a nice feeling!

[Kirsty McLaughlan]

Love this. Got a thing about bee close ups

[Brittany]

Beautiful shot and interesting facts! Thanks for sharing!

[MikiChelle]

Amazing shot & great facts!

[Denise]

Amazing detail in this shot Ann! Congrats on making the popular page!

[Donna Edwards]

Aah wow, fascinating bit of info and fantastic picture! :o)

[Rona]

Nice closeup... and thanks for the education about bumble bees! Always love learning something new.

[Bugik]

250 kinds of bumble bees. Wow, that's amazing.
Beautiful close-up shot!

[Ilenia Accardo]

Wonderful!

[Ramona]

FAV, love this!

[Ramona]

Pop page, YEA! It's a stunning shot!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I like this bumblebee pic with the soft tones and lighting...usually they are on super sunny days and very bright flowers. And I love the information you shared! Interesting!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

fav!

[O Dono :D]

haha wow nice macro!! :)