Ernie Janes / Horse chestnut (Castanea sativa) new leaves.
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Heather Angel / Bumblebee (Bombus sp) nectaring on Indian horse chestnut flower (Aesculus indica). Yellow spots on banner petals turn pink as nectar resource declines. Orange pollen is pick ed up on wings and thorax...
Nick Upton / Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) sticky buds, Wiltshire, UK, September. The buds of horse chestnut are covered in a sticky gum like substance, which protects the from insects.
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Nick Upton / Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) sticky buds, Wiltshire, UK, September. The buds of horse chestnut are covered in a sticky gum like substance, which protects the from insects.