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𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆! 🌈 🐝 These fuzzy flyers have a special superpower: they can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which is invisible to us humans. Here's why it's so cool: 𝘜𝘝 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: Bumblebees have eyes equipped with UV receptors, allowing them to perceive patterns and colours that are completely invisible to us. 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Ever wonder how bumblebees find their favourite flowers? UV vision plays a crucial role! Many flowers have special UV patterns, like landing strips that guide bumblebees to pollen. 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦: Bumblebees use their UV vision to spot pollen on flowers. They can distinguish between different types of pollen based on its UV signature, helping them pick the best blooms to gather food from. Learn more about the benefits of bumblebee pollination: https://lnkd.in/eipgaqXh #PartnerswithNature #pollination #bumblebees

𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆! 🌈 These fuzzy flyers have a special superpower: they can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which is invisible to us humans. Here's why it's so cool: 𝘜𝘝 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: Bumblebees have eyes equipped with UV receptors, allowing them to perceive patterns and colors that are completely invisible to us. 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Ever wonder how bumblebees find their favorite flowers? UV vision plays a crucial role! Many flowers have special UV patterns, like landing strips that guide bumblebees to pollen. 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦: Bumblebees use their UV vision to spot pollen on flowers. They can distinguish between different types of pollen based on its UV signature, helping them pick the best blooms to gather food from. Learn more about the benefits of bumblebee pollination: https://lnkd.in/eaqkM7kh #PartnerswithNature #pollination #bumblebees

Did you know bees have five eyes: two large compound eyes and three smaller ocelli eyes! The compound eyes are located on either side of the bee's head, while the ocelli are in a triangular pattern on top. The compound eyes are made up of thousands of tiny lenses called ommatidia that work together to create a single image. This gives bees a wide viewing angle of almost 360° and helps them see color, movement, patterns, and UV iridescence. Bees are especially sensitive to the blue end of the light spectrum and ultraviolet light, which makes flowers appear very bright to them. Their color vision is also five times faster than humans, which helps them harvest nectar from flowering plants even when the wind is blowing. The ocelli, on the other hand, only have one lens and don't allow bees to see an image. Instead, they help bees detect the direction and intensity of sunlight, follow the sun, and navigate during flight. The ocelli can also help bees sense if they are being approached from above by a predator.

"Elephant Drying 101: Fun Facts and Photos! Have you ever wondered how elephants dry themselves after a refreshing bath or swim? It's quite a sight to behold! Here are some fun facts about elephant drying: 1. Elephants use their trunks to spray water and shake off excess water. 2. They flail their ears to create a breeze and speed up the drying process. 3. Elephants will often use sticks or branches to scratch and remove excess water from their skin. 4. In the wild, elephants will seek shade to dry off, protecting their sensitive skin from the harsh sun. 5. Baby elephants will often rely on their mothers to help them dry off and keep warm. Check out these adorable photos of elephants drying off! [Add photos] These gentle giants are truly fascinating creatures, and their unique drying habits are just one of the many things that make them so lovable. #ElephantDrying #ElephantFacts #WildlifeWonders #AnimalLovers #NaturePhotography"

If you have #Reptiles in an enclosure with a UV light, you may wonder if it’s bad for you to be around it too much. Find out if the #UVLights your lizards love are harming you in this #PetsAndAnimalsTips article: https://bit.ly/3VyjTkD

Thyreus sp. also known as cuckoo bees, are parasitic bees often characterized by their striking black-and-white or blue-and-black coloration. These bees are known to visit flowers like the Painted Nettle (Coleus) for nectar. Unlike other bees, they do not collect pollen for nesting but are often seen feeding on flower nectar. They hover near flowers with rapid, darting movements and can be recognized by their robust, hairy bodies and large, dark eyes. Flickr- https://flic.kr/p/2qnFJR6

Did you know about the fascinating world of beetles? The Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) and the European Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) are both large, distinctive beetles, but they belong to different families and have several notable differences: 1. Appearance: - Stag Beetle: Elongated body, black with reddish-brown wings, large mandibles (jaws), and a distinctive antler-like protrusion on the head. - European Rhinoceros Beetle: More rounded body, black with a horn-like protrusion on the forehead (similar to a rhinoceros horn), and a distinctive hump on the thorax. 2. Size: - Stag Beetle: Typically 50-80 mm (2-3.2 in) long. - European Rhinoceros Beetle: Approximately 30-50 mm (1.2-2 in) long. 3. Habitat: - Stag Beetle: Found in woodland areas, particularly oak forests. - European Rhinoceros Beetle: Typically inhabits grasslands, forests, and wetlands. 4. Diet: - Stag Beetle: Larvae feed on decaying wood, while adults consume tree sap and other sugary substances. - European Rhinoceros Beetle: Larvae feed on plant material, including roots and decaying organic matter; adults consume plant sap and fruit. 5. Behavior: - Stag Beetle: Known for their distinctive mating rituals, where males engage in battles using their large mandibles. - European Rhinoceros Beetle: Males use their horn-like protrusion for fighting and digging, while females use it for defense. #Beetles #Entomology #Nature #Wildlife #Innovation #Discovery

For those needing multispectral imaging in their computer vision application but short on the hardware budget, consider adding the mantis shrimp to your tech stack. They work with tiny keyboards...or neuralink.

While collecting data, we encountered a black widow spider that immediately played dead. This spider is one of the most common venomous species in ornamental landscapes. The distinctive hourglass shape, formed by two orange to red triangles on the underside of the abdomen, and the dorsum of the abdomen, which may either be unmarked or have up to four red dots, with a body length of 8 to 13 mm and 25 to 35 mm with legs extended, is a key identifier. Black widows are not aggressive towards humans. If you spot one in your yard, it’s best to avoid it. They may become more prevalent in the fall as they seek warmth indoors. To keep them out of your home, consider weather-stripping exterior doors and sealing cracks in the foundation. Additionally, clearing clutter in basements and garages, keeping your house tidy, cleaning webs inside and outside, and storing firewood away from the house can help deter them. For a natural approach, essential oils and vinegar can be sprayed directly on eggs and spiders to deter them. For more robust protection, products like Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter, which contains both Bifenthrin and Zeta-Cypermethrin, or Home Defense MAX Indoor Insect Barrier with Bifenthrin, are ready-to-use solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. #BlackWidow #Entomology #Fieldwork #HomeSafety #IPM #NaturalPestControl #OrnamentalLandscapes #Pest #PestManagement #SpiderAwareness #SustainableSolutions

If you’ve ever been brave enough to get up close to a bee, you may have noticed three black dots on the top of its head. These are eyes! Who knew? In addition to two large compound eyes on either side of its head, a bee has three ‘simple’ or ‘ocelli’ eyes on the top of its head. These ocelli detect light (but not shapes), meaning that a bee can sense if it is being approached from above by a predator. The two large compound eyes either side of its head are made up of lots tiny lenses that each piece together a wider image of what the bee can see. They specialise in seeing patterns, which can help identify plant types and other bees. #OGRC