wild black and shiny carpenter bee collecting pollen from flow

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Wild black and shiny Carpenter Bee collecting pollen from a flow Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wild black and shiny Carpenter Bee collecting pollen from a flow

Not to be confused with with bumblebees, the carpenter bee has a shiny abdomen, whereas bumblebee abdomens are completely covered with dense hair. Flower pollen collects on the legs and body of the bee, which helps both the plant and the bee as it pollinates the plant, this is a crucial part in the fertilization process. It also feeds the bee and helps feed the entire colony.