Bumble Bee Sex II

I didn't know until this time last year [when I took a similar pic - sedum instead of pansy] that there are over 250 kinds of bumble bees. Also, 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.

[Peggy Sirk]

I'm feeling a bit voyeuristic here. :) Marvelous fuzzy closeup shot!!

[Allison Maltese]

Thanks for all of that info. This species has long hair! Very nice close up detail.

[Jennifer C]

beautiful image and fascinating info x

[Myrna O'Hara]

Love the hair on this. great info too.

[☯ Sarah ☁]

WOW you learn something new every day, especially on 365 :)
Great shot, love all the hair :)

[Tara]

Thanks for the cool facts Anne - this is an amazing shot. The detail is fantastic and the purple flower sets off the bumble bee so nicely.

[Mike Warren]

Magnificent detail!

[Hillary Torrey]

Nice lesson with a great shot!!

[Denise]

Nicely captured details Anne.

[Livia]

Oooh, so fuzzy! Great information and close-up!

[Ulpi]

Beautiful colors! Love the detail!

[Stacey]

Wow, he is a furry bugger. Great focus Anne.

[Shirley]

fabulous close up & great info !

[Karen Williams]

Fabulous shot Anne. Interesting informaiton about bees.

[carol white]

Wonderful capture,even the bee has droplets on it!!

[Judith Johnson]

Brilliant detail!

[Joyce Wells]

Such wonderful details, Anne - and thanks for the commentary!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful macro. He is cute and furry looking. :)

[❀ Lynn]

Interesting looking bee. Cool facts! Who would know?!

[Diana]

Super detail and awesome colours! And interesting facts on the bee's life cycle....didn't know that!

[Rick Schies]

Wow, that is interesting

[Pam Hawkes]

Awesome macro and very interesting information!

[Dione Giorgio]

FAV. Amazing detail in this shot. Very beautiful and thanks for the info - very interesting.

[Michael Elliott]

Saw the word "sex" so had to look. Fabulous capture. Love the details and color.