One for the road: Bumble bees consume pollen at flowers
Maggie M. Mayberry, Jacob S. Francis, Jenny K. Burrow, Faith E. Dall, Michelle Bowe, Anne S. Leonard, Parker M. Campbell, Avery L. Russell
This study shows bumble bees consume pollen directly from flowers to assess its quality for the colony, not just for personal nutrition.
Apidologie · Nov 26, 2024Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition