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I was puzzled earlier this week, by a bee repeatedly hovering over a flower, landing for a bit, and then hovering again. The same flower, again and again. Turns
by mncharity 2y ago
I was puzzled earlier this week, by a bee repeatedly hovering over a flower, landing for a bit, and then hovering again. The same flower, again and again. Turns out there were a couple of small ants inside, on the petals of the narrow-necked flower. The bee would land on the style, seemingly trying to avoid touching the petals, and an ant would chase after its touches, feet and such, jaws open. Hover again, wait for the ant to move away, and repeat.