Thursday, July 15, 2021

BEES SEE IN ULTRA VIOLET

I look at the markings on the Deptford Pink and wonder what it looks like to a bee?

We know that plants have ultraviolet markings (that humans can't detect, but bees can) on their petals, and I'm just curious what this would like through an ultraviolet lens. 

 For those curious about how some flowers look to a honey bee, click this link: http://www.naturfotograf.com/UV_flowers_list.html#top/ 

 It's pretty cool. -Gerard

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