This rose has a hitchhiker on one of its petals. What looks like a small bee is actually a hoverfly. No, it is not a sweat bee, although many call it that. Hoverflies only have two wings. (Bees have four wings) It does like sweat on humans, and is also a great pollinator.
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That is one beautiful rose!
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Thanks! We appreciate the compliment. 🌷😀
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well observed; great little three lines: whimsical and informative 🙂
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Thanks, john, glad you like it. Thanks for dropping by!
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Pretty rose, good hoverfly capture.
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Thanks, Timothy.
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Ha! He looks like a happy hiker.
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He does seem to be enjoying things. 😉
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Wow so beautiful
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Thanks for that! 😀🌷
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Beautiful
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Thanks very much!
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We have various species of hoverfly in the UK. When we cpme across one, we try this trick: approach and hold out a single finger, remaining quite still. 5 times out of 10, the hoverfly will come and perch on the tip of the finger! I have no idea why they do this unless they are checking out this unusual “flower” for pollen!
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I have never tried that, but will now. Perhaps they are looking for a taste of sweat…
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Good capture – and you have helped me identify the overflies – thank you
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You are most welcome, Derrick.
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Beautiful! 😊
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Thank you for the sweet comment! 😀
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My pleasure. 😊
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Hello there, little beastie. 🙂
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If he could he’d wave back 👋😉
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Such a pretty rose! 😍 These guys help in pollination, you say? I’m glad then that this pretty flower will have more children. Lol 😄🤍
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Thanks for sharing! 👍😀
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Fascinating that we live amidst so many beautiful creatures. Be it that pretty rose, the sweet hoverfly or the wonderful human who captured this 😉 THIS is the real wonder of co-existence! We’re so diverse, yet need each other in so many ways.
Those guys are good pollinators, you say? Then can’t wait to see that pretty rose’s children! 🤪🤍🌹
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Well said! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. 😀🌷👍
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So helpful to learn the difference between bees and hoverflies – thank you!! 🙂
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You are welcome!
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thanks, didn’t know that either, should have realized, because we have a lot of both
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Glad to provide some information! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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