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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

"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"

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.

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

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

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.

After 3 months of shaking (and shaking... and shaking...), it's time for the big reveal! While I was aiming for purple and got this rich reddish-brown instead (turns out not all lichens are created equal!), I'm counting this 'failure' as a beautiful lesson in natural pigment making. For the curious creators: Lichen ink is made through a surprisingly simple fermentation process. I steeped the lichen in a 2:1 water solution to household ammonia, shaking the jar daily and opening it to aerate about once a week. While some lichen species can produce stunning purple pigments, I learned the hard way that species selection is crucial! The color that emerged might not be what I planned, but watching it flow onto paper was pure magic - and honestly, I'm falling in love with this warm, earthy tone. Each 'failed' experiment teaches me something new about this craft. Now I know exactly which species of lichen to forage for that purple I'm after... but first, I might need to make another batch of this gorgeous reddish-brown! Who else believes some of the best discoveries come from things not going quite as planned? #NaturalInk #LichenInk #ArtisticProcess #SlowArt #LearningCurve #Experimentation #ArtistLife #NaturalPigments #SustainableArt #PigmentMaking"

Glass frogs are one of the marvels of nature, having thin, translucent skin through which you can see their interior organs and even their moving hearts. This adaptation has developed as a survival mechanism to get them to blend into their surroundings and avoid predators. The nearly invisible skin makes them totally hidden in plain sight with their transparency. Found primarily in Central and South America, these small frogs are usually green, while their underbelly is entirely transparent. Their skin, which is transparent, serves not only as a camouflage but also helps to regulate body temperature and moisture, factors that play a critical role in their survival in humid environments. The glass frog's survival, through such a unique adaptation, is a testament to the wonderful world of evolution and the astounding ways animals have adapted in order to thrive in nature. It also speaks volumes about the delicate balance of nature, where even the smallest creature can possess remarkable traits in order to survive. . . . #GlassFrog #UniqueAdaptation #TransparentSkin #NatureWonders #FrogFacts #SurvivalMechanism #HiddenInPlainSight #Camouflage #AnimalAdaptations #BeatingHeart #RainforestCreatures #EvolutionInAction #FrogSpecies #WildlifeBeauty #EnvironmentalMarvel #Tribunetrends