Friday, May 7, 2010

Bees Starting Life Encased in Flower Petals

Two separate research teams discovered that some bees make little nests of flower petals to lay their eggs in. I thought these pictures were so amazing and the news so cool I just had to share in case you hadn’t seen it yet!

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How beautiful is that?!

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Click here for the full story and more pictures:)

I am just in love with the thought of starting life inside flower petals:)

big hugs and love to all who visit Comfrey Cottages

10 comments:

janet said...

Wow, the awesome beauty of nature! Very cool.

Leanne said...

that is so beautiful, thank you for starting my day with a smile

Leanne x

Rita M said...

It is amazing how they do that. Herbal hugs to you my friend
XXX

JoyceAnn said...

Hi Leslie ~ Thanks for sharing the info , never heard about that before.


~ Happy Mother's Day ~

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Comfrey Cottages said...

so glad you enjoyed it janet, leanne, rita and joyce! i just thought it was soooo beautiful! happy belated mothers day to all of you. love you all

Anonymous said...

I can't get over how awesome that is!!! Thanks for sharing the link.

Comfrey Cottages said...

you are welcome michelle:)

Lemon Verbena Lady said...

Always priceless information as are you Leslie, priceless! xx Nancy

*Ulrike* said...

That is totally cool! I'll have to check out that link.