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Wasp eating chicken

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Wasp eating chicken, originally uploaded by Blokh.

To be honest, I was surprised to see a wasp eating chicken. This happened when my dog (Simba) decided to leave some of his food on the deck. I took him out for a walk and when I came back I saw several wasps sitting on this drumstick. I [...]

Honey Bees Hovering …

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Honey Bees Hovering …, originally uploaded by Blokh.

Bees collect pollen in the pollen basket and carry it back to the hive. In the hive, pollen is used as a protein source necessary during brood-rearing. In certain environments, excess pollen can be collected from the hives of A. mellifera and A. cerana. It is often eaten [...]