Bumble BIFS - work and commute
Aug 11, 2023 12:02:22 #
The prominent pollen sacs on the bumble bee are interesting! Even some bees have them, but not all.
Some nerdy stuff on pollen sacs:
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https://www.accentnatural.com/more-on-pollination-pollen-sac/
So, is it a structure/bag/sac that should always be visible? Or is it the case that once all the collected pollen is discharged back home, there is nothing visible on the Bbee's legs?
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Male bees do not actively collect pollen, only the queen and worker bumblebees do. They transfer the pollen they collect to the sacs or baskets on their hind legs to make it easier to transport back to the hive. Bumblebee pollen sacs or baskets are known as corbicula.
Bees have a tibia (lower leg) just like humans. The tibea has a flat, somewhat convex and shiny spot on it that is surrounded by hairs. Some of the hairs are longer and stiff, and they form the pollen sac. Located at the lower end of the tibia is another comb-like structure which works with the foot and ankle to press the pollen into the sac.
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Comments and critiques welcome.
Some nerdy stuff on pollen sacs:
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https://www.accentnatural.com/more-on-pollination-pollen-sac/
So, is it a structure/bag/sac that should always be visible? Or is it the case that once all the collected pollen is discharged back home, there is nothing visible on the Bbee's legs?
Quote :
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Male bees do not actively collect pollen, only the queen and worker bumblebees do. They transfer the pollen they collect to the sacs or baskets on their hind legs to make it easier to transport back to the hive. Bumblebee pollen sacs or baskets are known as corbicula.
Bees have a tibia (lower leg) just like humans. The tibea has a flat, somewhat convex and shiny spot on it that is surrounded by hairs. Some of the hairs are longer and stiff, and they form the pollen sac. Located at the lower end of the tibia is another comb-like structure which works with the foot and ankle to press the pollen into the sac.
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Comments and critiques welcome.
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PAR4DCR wrote:
Awesome set of images Ronnie.
Don
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