By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 170
Sunflower/sunflower family plant pollen has a spiny outer shell.
Consumption of this ‘spiny’ pollen by #bees reduces infection of a common parasite by up to 94% & greatly increases the number of queen #bumblebees produced.
#nature
#insects
🐝🌍
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 170
Sunflower/sunflower family plant pollen has a spiny outer shell.
Consumption of this ‘spiny’ pollen by #bees reduces infection of a common parasite by up to 94% & greatly increases the number of queen #bumblebees produced.
#nature
#insects
🐝🌍