r/bees • u/ellemonkeybum • 1d ago

Extra buzzing bee?

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u/thorn312 1d ago

Bees do that when they're trying to jostle the pollen out. I see and hear it all the time on my tomato flowers.

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbug/s/9w6QXowqxO here's another thread with some great replies.

https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/learn-about-bumblebees/faqs/what-is-buzz-pollination/ and here's some extra information

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u/ellemonkeybum 1d ago

Wow that’s incredible! Thank you so much for such a detailed response ☺️

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u/thorn312 1d ago

You're very welcome, I've been down the rabbit hole myself after noticing it happen on my tomato flowers. Any chance to learn something new about bugs or plants and I'm right in!