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An early season worker of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, covered with dandelion pollen. Urbana, Illinois, USA
An early season worker of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, covered with dandelion pollen. Urbana, Illinois, USA
A male bumble bee (Bombus sp.) departs a Hyssop flower. Urbana, Illinois, USA
Nectar source makes a tremendous difference in honey color and taste. Here, a late summer wildflower blend (left) is contrasted with linden honey (right) harvested earlier in the season from the same hive.
A bumble bee (Bombus sp.) comes in for a landing on fall goldenrod. Urbana, Illinois, USA
A worker honey bee, Apis mellifera. The relative hairiness of bees helps them to collect pollen and to regulate their body temperature.
A beekeeper inspects brood comb during a routine hive inspection. Regular inspections are necessary to monitor the health of the colony and better plan management activities.
A beekeeper inspects brood combs during a routine hive inspection.
With summer temperatures near 95ºF (36ºC), workers cluster outside the hive in a behavior known as "bearding".
Nectar source makes a tremendous difference in honey color and taste. Here, a late summer wildflower blend (left) is contrasted with linden honey (right) harvested earlier in the season from the same hive.
Nectar source makes a tremendous difference in honey color and taste. Here, a late summer wildflower blend (left) is contrasted with linden honey (right) harvested earlier in the season from the same hive.
Nectar source makes a tremendous difference in honey color and taste. Here, a late summer wildflower blend (left) is contrasted with linden honey (right) harvested earlier in the season from the same hive.
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