White-cheeked Carpenter

Nature's Colorful Friendship The Story Flowers and Bees

We are shown a unique view of nature. A cluster of bright yellow flowers, called Sonali Shimul or in some regions, it is also called Sonalu Phull. A large black bee has come collect pollen from these flowers. They are commonly called Carpenter Bees. This bond between flowers and bees is a wonderful sign nature.

The picture has been taken very carefully. The green plants are blurred background picture, which makes the main subject clearer. The flower petals are clearly visible and the bee is collecting pollen by inserting its head inside the flower. This is not just a picture, but a real moment biodiversity.

This relationship in nature is very important. This is called pollination. This process is essential for the production fruits and seeds. Without bees, many trees would not bear fruit. So these small insects play a big role in maintaining the balance nature.

The bee is a little different. It is not like a normal bee. It is black in color, a little bigger and fatter. Although carpenter bees look scary, they are actually very peaceful.They usually do not attack humans. They make nests making holes in wood, hence name Carpenter Bee. Their wings have light bluish purple hue, which becomes brighter sunlight.

The flowers that are visible are very bright yellow in color. Light purple spots are also visible between the petals. Just looking at the structure the flowers, you can understand how they attract bees. Nature has carefully chosen their shape and color so that bees can easily recognize them and are interested in collecting pollen.

Not only does it capture a moment, but it also teaches us the connection, dependence, and beauty nature. This friendship between flowers and bees has been going on for thousands years, but we often do not notice it. Such pictures open our eyes the small but important events nature.

Currently, due to climate change, deforestation, use pesticides, etc., the number bees is decreasing day by day. This is not only a terrible threat the environment, but also to our agriculture and food production. Therefore, we should take care these small but precious creatures.

We remember how small elements nature are connected to each other. A small bee and a flower - through these two, a huge cycle of the world is kept in motion.

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Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan
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Link to original community|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/303988250

Latitude Longitude Map|
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.125902&mlon=101.504848#map=12/3.1259/101.5048



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Seeing your support increases our passion and interest in our work. Thank you very much for supporting us all.

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Nature is indeed beautiful. It's how you were able to take the picture with no fear of being attacked by the Bee for me. It is really difficult to capture such beautiful moments in nature, but you pull it it off.

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