18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Honey Bee Foraging

Honey bees are important pollinators. Yet, their populations are in decline, in part, due to pesticide use. In this image, I captured a honey bee about to land on a flower. To help protect bees like this individual, we all need to do our part to reduce pesticide use.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Copyright: © Anne Readel