Apis mellifera Published on January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Hashi There was a lot to notice on today’s muddy hike—fungi, spikemosses, roaring creeks, first flowers, gorgeous views. Lots to wonder about too, including why the pollen on the bee’s legs was a darker shade of yellow than the pollen it was collecting. Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading... Related