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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
FLYING WITH POLLEN GRAINS

Excellent image of a Carpenter bee in flight having pollen grains adhered to its body. This shows how insects are useful in pollination of plants.A part of yellow Pumpkin flower and bud in the lower corners support the bee.Its colorful wings in flying action add drama to the image.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2016
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: kolhapur, India
Copyright: © subhash purohit