Heather Angel / Pollen release from cyclamen flower via sonication, which mimics buzz pollination. The structure of the cyclamen flower prevents the pollen getting wet.

Heather Angel / Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) dispersing pollen by sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Controlled conditions.

Heather Angel / Chilean bellflower (Crinodendron hookerianum) releasing pollen via sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Native to Chile. Controlled conditions.

Heather Angel / Lousewort (Pedicularis oxycarpa), a hemi-parasite on grass. Pollinated by bumblebees through buzz pollination, rapid vibration of flight muscles releases pollen in the flower. Near Barkham, Sichuan Pr...

David Woodfall / Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Sea holly (Eryngium) Wales, UK, July.

David Woodfall / Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Sea holly (Eryngium) Wales, UK, July.

Adrian Davies / Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) releasing pollen after it was mechanically stimulated by a tuning fork. Buzz pollination, also known as 'Sonication' is where pollen is released by the vibration of insect...

Adrian Davies / Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) releasing pollen after it was mechanically stimulated by a tuning fork. Buzz pollination, also known as 'Sonication' is where pollen is released by the vibration of insect...

Phil Savoie / Mining Bee (Andrena sp.) covered in pollen, with pollen flying off anthers during buzz pollination, Wales, UK, March.

Mark Moffett / Metallic Green Bee (Agapostemon sp) buzz pollinates Horned Nightshade (Solanum rostratum) flower while feeding on nectar. The vibration shakes free pollen that will feed larvaa back at the nest, Arizo...

Stephen Dalton / Buzzing spider (Anyphaena accentuata) on leaf, UK, Male prodes an audible buzz by vibrating its abdomen against leaf to attract mate, Anyphaenidae

Tim Laman / Buzz Hall with a Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) Marin Headlands, California. Oct 2002.