I’ve seen bees this motionless early in the day when it’s cool. I took this photo mid morning so that wasn’t the cause. The bee looked to be in good condition, maybe it was just taking a break from collecting pollen.
A beautiful bee, nice capture… I’m hoping she was just resting, but also wondering if perhaps a crab spider may have her in its clutches from underneath? They hunt pollinators by hanging out in and around flowers.
June 17, 2022 at 10:52 pm
This bee looks like he’s trying not to slide off the flower. Pretty little ball of fuzz.
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June 18, 2022 at 8:24 am
Could be 😊.
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June 17, 2022 at 9:17 pm
Gorgeous shot, Belinda! Wow, such details, I don’t know if I’m more amazed by the legs/’feet’ or stunning wings! 😊
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June 18, 2022 at 8:17 am
Thank you, Donna! Aren’t those feet something😊
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June 17, 2022 at 5:06 pm
A beautiful bee, nice capture… I’m hoping she was just resting, but also wondering if perhaps a crab spider may have her in its clutches from underneath? They hunt pollinators by hanging out in and around flowers.
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June 17, 2022 at 5:42 pm
After your comment, I looked up a crab spider’s hunting ways 😟. I sure hope it was just resting!
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June 17, 2022 at 8:41 pm
I bet next time you’ll look closer. 😉
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June 17, 2022 at 10:21 am
Have a beeutiful day, Belinda!
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June 17, 2022 at 2:35 pm
Happy Friday, John!
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June 17, 2022 at 6:34 am
Lovely photo, maybe it was just budging on the other bees! At least carry a piece of paper – then you look buzzzzy 😉
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June 17, 2022 at 7:29 am
Thank you 😊
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June 17, 2022 at 1:10 am
Whatever the reason, it provided a great opportunity for you to take a really clear photograph of it 🙂
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June 17, 2022 at 7:50 am
It didn’t budge at all, couldn’t ask for a better subject 😊
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June 17, 2022 at 1:08 am
Plants also have a mating period could be in the mourning , all a be has to do is land on it. polenation is what it is!?
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