
They are not as hairy as most bees, but wasps can also pick up and transport pollen when they’re feeding on nectar. This Northern Paper Wasp/Polistes fuscatus on goldenrods flowers is a case in point.
Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.
As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

They are not as hairy as most bees, but wasps can also pick up and transport pollen when they’re feeding on nectar. This Northern Paper Wasp/Polistes fuscatus on goldenrods flowers is a case in point.

I remain astonished at how you get these amazing, close-up photos!
Standing 4-6ft away with zoom…
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