- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Published on: March 25, 2013
One of TV's popular programs is "Dancing with Stars." The reality show pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers in a competition to win the mirror-ball trophy.
But have you ever seen honey bees working the Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas)? The bees seem to be dancing the Flamenco, partnering with the purple spiked blossoms.
We took these photos last weekend at the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. The flowers swayed in the gentle breeze as the bees went about their work.
The bees won't win any mirror-ball trophy but they will score food for their colony.
They're the real celebrities!
Comments:
by Golden Snow
on March 26, 2013 at 9:47 AM
what beautiful photos and write up. I have the English Lavender in my garden and love the song and dance of the little bees. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos.
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