I don't usually run multiple entries of the same flower, but its hard to get too much passion, especially when they come with a big bumble bee. (all pics, July 18, 2009).
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It would appear, that the Passion flower is designed, just for such a host. Note how the overturned anther (Pollen bearing thing that looks like a clutch purse) rubs that back of the bee, swabbing him in pollen as he feeds at the nectar rich center.
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For more on the Passion flower see original Passion Flower entry just a couple blogs back.
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Hi Kirkwood-
Great pics & a great site! I just wanted to let you know that this particular bee is not a bumble bee, but another one of my favorites- a Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica). It's easy to confuse them, but bumble bees have furrier rumps!
Thanks for the great stuff!
Amber
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