Golden Bumble in the Catmint is a photograph by Donna Kennedy which was uploaded on April 12th, 2021.
Golden Bumble in the Catmint
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy-
A Golden Bumble feeding on Catmint, Reno Nevada
The Golden northern bumble bee, native to... more
Title
Golden Bumble in the Catmint
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy-
A Golden Bumble feeding on Catmint, Reno Nevada
The Golden northern bumble bee, native to North America, is a stout bee with black head and yellow body. Females are larger than males, and males are more brightly colored. The legs are black and the wings are dark and semi transparent. Golden northern bumblebees collect pollen from flowering plants and turn it into honey by chewing it. These bees help with pollination of plants. Bumble bees can sting and do not lose their stinger after attacking, like honey bees, and can therefore sting more than once. They are found in woodland clearings, parks, gardens and roadsides. The queen bee lays eggs into cells in the nest. They build a nest from grass which is added to house the colony. The larvae feed on honey produced by the queen and pupate before emerging as adult bees.
Catnip is a short-lived perennial herb. The stems are typically square and bear oppositely arranged toothed leaves. The plant produces spikes of small purple-dotted flowers and readily reseeds itself. The leaves and stems contain a volatile oil known as nepetalactone, which stimulates sensory neurons in most cats, attracting them to the plant. The effect generally lasts about 10 minutes and triggers a wide range of behaviors, including purring, rolling, vocalizations, head rubbing, drooling, jumping, and sometimes aggression.
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April 12th, 2021
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Luther Fine Art
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Randy Rosenberger
Hurrah for having your artwork chosen to be a featured piece on our homepage this week. You have many fine pieces in your portfolio of your works, and I am happy you chose this one to submit for possible featuring in our group on the homepage. It now has reached that goal of being featured in our group, a family of friends and fine artists of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. Congratulations on this fine accomplishment
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