| 单词 | nectar |
| 例句 | But he compelled me to drink, and so I drank; the grass-green faerie wine slipping down my throat like nectar. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Ambrosia, nectar and mortal medicine could only help so much. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Dandelion stems are full of milk, clover heads are loaded with nectar, the Frigidaire is full of ice-cold drinks. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z There was a new fragrance, too, rosemary and nectar, and there were other differences, subtler: a slight shift in her shade of blue, an adjustment to the tilt of her eyes. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He loved the way the words being together felt on his tongue, like nectar. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Annabeth sat next to me, holding my nectar glass and dabbing a washcloth on my forehead. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z In England someone wondered what happened when bees made use of nectar from plants treated with systemics. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z There was only himself and the goddess with her piercing gaze and nectar scent and...gravity. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “As promised, nectar of the gods,” he says, placing the two steaming mugs on a table. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Which is how she knew that there had been a battle long ago over the nectar of immortality. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Most of us had already ingested so much ambrosia and nectar we didn’t dare take any more. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He had a fresh pair of jeans and an extra purple T-shirt from the camp quartermaster, plus some nectar, ambrosia, snacks, a little mortal money, and camping supplies. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z My sisters and I were folded into the scent of flower nectar, and arranged ourselves around a table. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z It was a warm, bubbly, mushy nectar, sweet and tangy. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z I could tell that no amount of nectar or ambrosia would save her. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Not only did the adults prefer the nectar from certain kinds of flowers, but they laid eggs only on certain plants. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He looked better today, thanks to the magical healing of ambrosia and nectar. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She herself felt fine after a swig of nectar and some water, but she was still worried about the boys. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z To hell with all that, and as sweet as the yam actually was, it became like nectar with the thought. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z My ankle felt like it was filled with acid, but she gave me some Olympian nectar to drink from her canteen, and I immediately started to feel better. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z That a greater fool than Jane Eyre had never breathed the breath of life; that a more fantastic idiot had never surfeited herself on sweet lies, and swallowed poison as if it were nectar. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Most of the kids here did. If you weren’t like us, you couldn’t have survived the Minotaur, much less the ambrosia and nectar.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I listened for her to come charging out and yell at me, but instead she just kept talking to Chris in a sad pleading voice, trying to get him to drink the nectar. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Soon it would be on the ground, sweet like nectar. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “It’s not so bad, Annabeth. A few more minutes and we would’ve been in trouble, but the venom hasn’t gotten past the shoulder yet. Just lie still. Somebody hand me some nectar.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Her breath smelled of grapes, maybe from the nectar. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Even though the big honey flow was over, the bees were still out there sucking nectar, going about their business. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I planted the dried sprig of moonlace carefully in the dirt and sprinkled a little nectar on it from my camp canteen. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She helped him sit up and gave him some nectar to sip while she brought him up to speed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Mom—” “Your ambrosia and nectar, Percy? And a golden drachma in case you need to contact camp?” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z After the Georgia legislature declared a prohibition against alcoholic beverages in 1907, Papa quit making or drinking beer—he believed in being law-abiding—and the churches started using fruit nectars instead of wine. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They used their wings to buzz a few simple words, like nectar and sun and hive. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z They’d found it worked on Nico better than nectar, helping to cleanse the fatigue and darkness from his system with less danger of spontaneous combustion. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The adult lacewing feeds mostly on plant nectars and the honeydew of aphids, and in time she lays her eggs, each on the end of a long stalk which she fastens to a leaf. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He bent his head to kiss her shoulder, moving the pink strap aside a fraction with his lips, and he was breathing in her scent—rosemary and nectar—when she whispered in his ear. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “I’ve got some nectar. And some crackers. Um, my grandmother says ginger helps... I don’t have any of that, but—” “It’s okay.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Out in the world waits a multitude of sanctuaries—gardens full of bright green wind; kingdoms of hedges; deep pools of forest shade through which butterflies float thinking only of nectar. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The wind blew it toward us now—chilled pear nectar—and it blew our kids around a high stand of brush. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank brought out a thermos full of nectar and explained its healing properties to Ella. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z ‘Coach Hedge brought you back from the brink. The unicorn draught, ambrosia, nectar . . . we couldn’t use any of it. You were fading so badly.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Although the plants had been sprayed before the flowers were formed, the nectar later produced contained the poison. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z In fact the nectar tasted like liquid sawdust, but Jason kept that to himself. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I remember choking on nectar and pulp as the horrible bliss of the everapple stole over me, robbing me of caring even that I was dying. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Fairy gowns and suits shimmer like the wings of dragonflies. Fairies drink from cups the shape of lupine bells. Fountains of juice and nectar of all different colors fill their cups.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I drank four cans, two litres of that most exquisite of nectars, before I stopped. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The whole legion fell silent as the healers worked—trying to get gauze and powdered unicorn horn under Gwen’s armor to stop the bleeding, trying to force some nectar into her mouth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Field bees were the ones with good navigation skills and tireless hearts, going out to gather nectar and pollen. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Music floats out of some, giggles burst from others, and the scent of sweet pastries mingles with the nectar of flowers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Looking at the child, I suddenly became hungry for my country, for its fat bees carrying nectar from apple flowers and for the birds singing in clusters of hazel. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Leo got back on his feet, thanks to a little nectar. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z To have been granted so tiny a taste of the nectar of her mouth, and so brief a brush with the velvet of her lips was unspeakable cruelty. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Or try to. The legion medics are pretty good with ambrosia and nectar, and unicorn draught.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Bees droned around us, eager to get the last of the nectar before winter set in. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z They allowed him to eat at their table, to taste the nectar and ambrosia which except for him alone none but the immortals could partake of. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Hazel tried, and Ella let her pour some nectar on her back. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z We helped him sit up and gave him some more nectar. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Even with the nectar and ambrosia they’d managed to force-feed him, Piper couldn’t be sure he would be okay when he woke up. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Between sips of nectar, I told them the story. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “The Phlegethon keeps the wicked in one piece so that they can endure the torments of the Fields of Punishment. I think...it might be the Underworld equivalent of ambrosia and nectar.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Weakened and in trouble, they churned the ocean to get the nectar of immortality. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Ever since the House of Hades when he’d resigned his praetorship, ambrosia and nectar didn’t taste like his favourite foods from Camp Jupiter. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It is delicious, and I drink it in like nectar. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Hummingbirds evolved instead to feed on nectar and insects, which they find by using their own wings. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I gently pull the stamen through the blossom and set the drop of nectar on my tongue. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Beetee sits motionless in a wheelchair at the center of the meadow, watching a spring-green bird hover in midair as it sips nectar from a large orange blossom. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She sang of flowers and gardens and sweet, sweet nectar oozing from every petal and leaf. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z A bottle of nectar wine sits between us. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Piper pulled out a flask of nectar and gave Jason a sip. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Van Eck led him through a door and into a manicured garden, thick with the new nectar scent of early crocuses. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But when the ocean finally gave up the secret of immortality, the gods tricked the asuras and took all the nectar for themselves. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It takes honeybee workers ten million foraging trips to gather enough nectar to make one pound of honey. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave Annabeth and me each a canteen of nectar and a Ziploc bag full of ambrosia squares, to be used only in emergencies, if we were seriously hurt. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Nine days Demeter wandered, and all that time she would not taste of ambrosia or put sweet nectar to her lips. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Something like...Fleur...since it lived on nectar, or maybe Sapphire, or maybe Ruby, depending on the final color of its wings. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He pulled a flask of nectar from his aviator jacket and poured a little on Hazel’s hands. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Within were the gods’ dwellings, where they lived and slept and feasted on ambrosia and nectar and listened to Apollo’s lyre. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Expect seafood bites and drinks, like a tostada with salmon, avocado, wasabi aioli and crema de limon, and a coconut bowl called Queens Bath with rums, coconut liqueurs, lime and guava nectar. Star Chef From Peru to Head Public Hotel Restaurants 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z Seaway Trail Honey, an upstate apiary, will provide its product, derived from wildflower nectar. Spare Times for Children for Sept. 7-13 2012-09-06T21:53:37Z Mountain mints are absolute magnets for nectar feeders in late summer. A gardener’s guide to saving the monarch 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z It gets sweetened with elderflower liqueur and agave nectar, and topped with a sage leaf. Happy Hour: Seattle bars welcome The paloma from down south 2011-05-17T21:19:05Z It’s pointless to attend to them now — the bees need the pollen and nectar — but as soon as the flowers fade, I would cut back the catmint hard. The late-spring trim can do wonders for summer perennials 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z His description of Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, Cupid Complaining to Venus is deliciously arch: "No feather-hatted naked madam,/ son complaining as he is stung by nectar/-inebriated bees." Poem of the week: Pissarro's Orchards by Marianne Burton 2013-06-24T10:20:03Z I’m sampling the nectar of Storm Brewing – a dank, dingy but creative independent brewery in Vancouver’s grey industrial zone of East Van. In the round: Vancouver's craft beer community 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z All of the bees will then use it as their primary nectar source. Savannah Bee Company founder answers all of your top questions about honey 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Most adults don't know that honey is made from the nectar the bees collect from the flower, not the pollen. Savannah Bee Company founder answers all of your top questions about honey 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Agave nectar is available at most grocery stores. Tommy's Margarita wins for smoothness 2011-09-13T21:50:48Z But he sympathised with the Russian peasantry, for whom vodka was nectar. Why do writers drink? 2013-07-20T07:00:14Z Super-sweet agave nectar is similar to honey or maple syrup, but more runny. 11 handy sugar substitutes to keep in the pantry (and the fridge) 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Rath uses a combination of light, sound and sculpture to channel the experience of a bumblebee in search of nectar. Datebook: Vintage car design, objects of desire, flight of the bumblebee 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z Eppel's flowers smell of death and war as well as nectar, and, as in Jasmine, allow him imaginative access to a complex identity. Poem of the week: Jasmine by John Eppel 2010-07-12T13:28:00Z The male honeybees, or drones, are equipped only to mate: Their tongues are too short to allow them to extract nectar, and they don’t have stingers that would enable them to protect the hive. Humans Know a Lot, This Author Concedes, and Most of It Is Useless 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “To be honest, his drink should probably be based on Polish vodka and Mexican agave nectar, while denying that those are the ingredients,” Wondrich said in an email. Trump’s Towering Inferno and other cocktails inspired by presidential candidates 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Another was served with soup and a pitcher of nectar. The cuisine of East Africa, just to the south 2013-03-14T21:09:43Z The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pot containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Hindu ascetics lead millions of Indians in holy bath 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z Bees need memory to navigate between nectar sources and their hives. A common pesticide may be a menace to pollinators. Know how to protect them. 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z Here on Earth-2, the Candyman is a scary bald white guy who likes stealing children from their bedrooms at night so he can harvest the sweet youthful nectar stored up in their pituitary glands. "Fringe" recap: Olivia plots her escape 2010-11-19T13:15:00Z Because bees and wasps need nectar, and some species harvest pollen as well, Raymond first turned to plants that don’t rely on such pollinators to reproduce. Can a garden be too bee-friendly? Re-energized, we dipped bread in the nectar, marveled at the strength of the flavor, opened more wine and talked late into the night. Travel: Olive oil in Paciano, Italy Endemic plants flowered within days of the fires, providing an immediate source of nectar for birds, insects, bats and tiny pygmy possums. Post-fire Australia will provide travelers with more opportunities for ‘restorative tourism’ 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z A duo of pear vodka and pear nectar team up to make a cocktail that even martini skeptics will love. 25 of the merriest Christmas cocktail recipes 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z You hear them before you see them, thanks to a deep buzzing of insects feasting undisturbed on nectar. In France, coronavirus confinement a la Nice 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Add Aplos, nectar syrup, lime juice and orange flower water to a cocktail shaker. 6 Mocktails Your Guests Will Actually Enjoy 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Buy It: $4; bamanationhotsauce.com Savannah Bee Company , Savannah, GA With a sommelier’s palate for honey, Ted Dennard developed a tasting flight that includes orange blossom, acacia, and tupelo nectars. Food Lover's Gift Guide 2010-11-19T16:21:00Z We like the satisfying chew and bright flavors of both varieties, which are made more healthful than traditional krayasart by employing oats, puffed rice, coconut meat and agave nectar. Krayasart Thai snack bites from Apinya 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z The insects fly 60 to 100 miles per day, for example, and feast on the nectar of milkweed flowers. In California, these minivans-turned-RVs take car camping to the next level 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z People who haven’t spent time with a spiritual master might think that being in their presence has a calming affect, that wisdom drips from their lips like nectar. | Personal Journeys: A Cross-Country Drive With a Guru 2012-05-20T05:44:06Z Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie with a Ginger Crust This over-the-top dessert is topped with a mix of dulce de leche and passion fruit nectar. 10 Stunning Pies (Other than Apple) for the Fourth of July 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z “This is the magic hour,” he writes at one point, “when spice meets meat, ambrosia melds with nectar — when smoked and chopped pork becomes barbecue, when barbecue transcends its own simplicity and becomes simply beautiful.” 7 new reasons to fire up your smokers this summer 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Then one morning while I drank coffee, a shimmering blue-black sunbird came to drink nectar in my garden. India, Through a Birder?s Eyes 2011-01-14T20:30:41Z On their spring migration, they use the milkweeds not just for nectar but as a food plant on which to lay eggs. Are our gardens the monarch butterfly sanctuaries we think they are? 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Between a growing interest in nectar and a booming artisanal spirits market, demand for agave products is at an all-time high. The sustainability challenges that threaten the agave industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z In a large bowl or pitcher, mix the coconut milk, agave nectar and lime juice. Pioneering L.A. chef Roy Choi on improving food in inner cities 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z The sauce for seafood involves coconut nectar and lemongrass, and what it actually does is put you, vaguely and pleasantly, in mind of Thailand. The TV Chef Rocco DiSpirito Returns, With a Quieter Touch 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Like: why does coffee taste like the nectar of the gods some mornings and like black-brewed hell on others? Lucy Mangan: Heaven knows I'm miserable now 2010-04-09T23:11:00Z They evolved from insects that fed on nectar into insects that fed on blood. Fleas have been mysterious insects. But scientists just found their living ‘sisters.’ 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z Yet another showed up with soup, salad and nectar. The cuisine of East Africa, just to the south 2013-03-14T21:09:43Z There the iiwi stayed put, allowing me to admire its long, delicately curved beak, which had evolved especially for sucking nectar out of flowers. The U.S. Issue:?Explorer: An Eden for Rare Birds in Hawaii 2011-05-13T20:14:41Z And the whole thing — minus two of the last three ballads — is wet with the nectar of a wrenched-open fire hydrant. What’s Beyoncé’s Definitive Album? 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Their long, thin beaks point at the ears and heads of the people Thomas calls her “royal court,” as if ready to extract the nectar of genius from their minds. Derrick Adams and Barbara Earl Thomas highlight Black joy and aesthetics in Henry Art Gallery’s ‘Packaged Black’ 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Dozens of residents sidled up to the flower bar to drink up the sweet nectar. Key West with kids — some explanations and exceptions required 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z “Apapane resemble the flowers from which they get nectar,” Mr. Kuhn told me. The U.S. Issue:?Explorer: An Eden for Rare Birds in Hawaii 2011-05-13T20:14:41Z Outdoors, the buds on my peonies swarm with ants attracted by the nectar the buds secrete. Learning to live with ants and the rest 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z At the end, is there brimstone or nectar? Style Invitational Week 1445: Put it in bee-verse 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z It also doesn't address other agave products like nectar. The sustainability challenges that threaten the agave industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z They will use the sun to figure out the direction, and they will fill up on nectar from aster, ironweed and daisy flowers. Weather and wildfires may threaten painted lady butterflies’ migration 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The V.I.P. directors were nectar for investor bees, but they had no relevant expertise. How One Company Scammed Silicon Valley. And How It Got Caught. 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z The flower structures have mutated to a point where the rewards of pollen and nectar are reduced or absent. Coneflower options abound. A recent trial sought to find the best ones. 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z "Wine is nectar for a sweet life" reads a quote on the wall of the new Torre de Palma, Wine Hotel, which opened last year in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. 52 Places to Go in 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Neonics can be implanted directly on the seed and are classified as a “systemic” insecticide because they are fully incorporated into the plant’s tissue, remaining present in pollen and nectar. Was a USDA scientist muzzled because of his bee research? 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z One dish on his menu, pork sorpotel, is marinated with toddy vinegar, made from the nectar of coconut flowers, and cashew feni, a strong home-brewed liquor made from fermented cashew fruit. Tastes From Asia, Not Easy to Find in New York. Until Now. 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Most of the double flowered varieties produce little if any nectar. A Mother’s Day hanging basket; cherry trees for containers 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z A colony might gather nectar and pollen from a source at one time but store it and eat it several weeks later. Without honeybees, we may cease to be 2013-03-21T17:11:00Z It is during this nectar flow that beekeepers harvest their own supplies of surplus honey. 3 ways to create a honeybee haven at home 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Have you ever wondered why only hummingbirds sip nectar from feeders? Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z "Wine is nectar for a sweet life" reads a quote on the wall of the new Torre de Palma, Wine Hotel, which opened last year in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. 52 Places to Go in 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Many flowers carry a hefty load of nectar, adding another dimension to their flavors. Flowers that are pretty enough to eat Every part of the plant – including the pollen and nectar – contain pesticide residues. Without honeybees, we may cease to be 2013-03-21T17:11:00Z It's the sugar-rich cores – called piñas for their resemblance to pineapples — that are harvested, cooked and pressed to release a rich syrup that is processed into nectar or fermented into alcohol. The sustainability challenges that threaten the agave industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Food companies tout the fructans in the nectar as a natural source of fiber, but some nutritionists warn agave nectar is nearly identical to the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup. The sustainability challenges that threaten the agave industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Learn about the incredible flight maneuvers made by dragonflies or how hummingbirds get nectar from deep inside flowers. Legos move from the playroom to the garden in ‘Nature Connects’ 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z The smoky Brush of the Bush mixes tequila, mezcal, sage agave nectar, cherry bark and vanilla bitters. Bo?te: JBird, a New Speakeasy in Midtown: Review 2011-09-21T21:44:49Z Regardless of its health effects, the market for agave nectar is projected to keep growing. The sustainability challenges that threaten the agave industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Some 2,000 years ago historian Pliny the Elder cited a recipe using snow, honey and fruit nectar. 'Eat Pray Love' exalts purists' gelato in Rome 2010-08-16T19:26:00Z Pollinating insects, such as bees, beetles, flies, butterflies and wasps visit flowers to collect pollen and nectar as a source of food. Bees and hoverflies are key to growing more fruit and veg in cities 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z I mean, the person I most want to hear talk is Nicolas Cage, and I feel like he completely got unlocked in that interview in a way that was just sweet nectar. Seth Meyers Takes a Break With ‘Strange Adventures’ and Monty Python 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The golden nectar was popular, so in 2010 he bought seven disused railway arches and opened the brewery. Why we're watching… 2012-06-02T23:07:08Z “It’s like children,” Richard said, pouring coffee sweetened with agave nectar. Shaped by Mérida’s Artistic Soul 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Topped with chopped almonds for crunch and salty jamón to balance the sweetness, it was nectar. The best food they ate in 2015 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z The tahini-based dressing brings it all together with a tangy and sweet finish from the fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Healthful mayonnaise-free coleslaw The coneflower is easier because the “cone” is a mounded disk of tiny individual flowers, each rich in pollen and nectar. Bee enthusiasts of all stripes flock to Washington amid pollinator concerns 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Like the divine feta cheese made with nectar honey at the restaurant in Glossa on Skopelos, and the huge sundae which I asked to have with "more cream, please". Jessie Ware: 'I'm such a bully about food' 2013-01-19T22:00:00Z I find these small, harmless wild bees and wasps enormously entertaining as they flit about and feed on nectar and pollen. A quarantine project that’s a win for you, your garden and pollinators: A bee house 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z While drinking the nectar, the bats become covered in pollen and spread the grains to other plants. National Tequila Day: 5 fun facts about the celebrated spirit 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z I consider it the nectar of the gods. Chili, just what the crowd ordered for Super Bowl 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z Wonka picks it up, drinks the nectar and the the cup itself becomes a piece of candy. 'I wanted to be Willy Wonka': how Gene Wilder inspired future pastry chefs 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z This applies not only to the plant selection but also to a planting strategy that provides nectar and pollen during months when blooms are more scarce. New survey offers a glimmer of hope for declining native bee populations 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z The eau de parfum features top notes of citrus, blended with peach nectar, apple and green bamboo, and supporting notes of jasmine blossom, pink freesia, Bulgarian rose, vanilla orchid, white amber, sandalwood and musk. Beauty Spots 2010-11-18T17:47:00Z Among its noteworthy amenities are feeding trays that will be regularly restocked with seeds and nectar, and miniature troughs designed to catch rainwater. | New Art on the High Line 2011-06-07T17:56:27Z Complexity, ambiguity and paradox may be sweet nectar for historians, but not necessarily for a broad public that tends to prefer grand generalizations, sound bites and contemporary categories into which to shoehorn historical figures. Slaying the Dragon of the Dark Ages 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z "Holding onto anger is poison; forgiving is nectar. An angry grudge is like lighting a fire that destroys the place where it's lit. It burns your own heart first." The forgiveness tour: How letting go of a grudge healed me 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z The concept of removing sap from a tree and turning into some sort of specialized nectar to adorn breakfast items was, of course, not the original intent. Don't sugar coat it: How "pancake syrup" stacks up to real maple syrup 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z And here’s something to bear in mind – while those first few sips of the Dew might seem like the nectar of the gods, returns start to diminish rapidly after that. Drinking ourselves to death 2012-07-10T16:10:00Z When the nectar from the 'best source' dries up they will move on to the next species that is producing nectar. Savannah Bee Company founder answers all of your top questions about honey 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z This is a landscape which, like the bumblebee foraging for nectar, draws those in search of a good story. Country diary: Wenlock Edge: A festival of ale, honeysuckle shadows and ancient tales 2012-07-24T19:59:01Z And as they travel, they might stop in your neighborhood for sips of nectar from flowers. Help butterflies, bees and birds with a pollinator garden in your yard 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z “Holy Water” is the lamest of the bunch, a boastful ode to below-the-belt nectar. Madonna channels defiance and devotion on confident 'Rebel Heart' 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z The sweetener agave nectar or agave syrup, poured into every margarita I tasted. Tommy's Margarita wins for smoothness 2011-09-13T21:50:48Z The more interesting dynamics were going on in the orchestra pit, where Beatrice Jona Affron was conducting a summer garden of sound, with roses and a threat of storm and bees drunk on nectar. At the Kennedy Center Opera House, music steals the show from the Pennsylvania Ballet Only Walters knew how to obtain that nectar in a way that made consuming her interviews feel essential in a broadcast news industry dominated and ruled by men. Barbara Walters knew we wanted the juice 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z The trees drew two types of visitors: human admirers and overwintering honeybees in need of fresh pollen and nectar. Chase away the winter blues with these lovely early-blooming trees and shrubs 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z So Ms. Pasternak shares “the luscious, golden-yellow eggs small and pleasantly firm, rich and nutty when they burst with the tip of the tongue against the palate” and “the cold, delicate bubbles of pinkish nectar.” Books of The Times: Close-Up Portraits of Paul Newman and Martha Stewart 2010-03-21T23:35:00Z They eschew high-fructose corn syrup for agave nectar and sugars that occur naturally in fruit. ’Chups: Fruit ketchups stirred up by a couple with a passion for condiments Jews dip apples into it, they drizzle it on cakes, my mom glazes carrots with the sweet nectar harvested from bee hives. I’m Jewish and vegan — here’s how I celebrate Rosh Hashanah 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z She arrives as a flash of electric green, a hummingbird whose long bill probes deep into the pealike blossom for its reward of sweet nectar. Protecting fragile bird species, one garden at a time The others are generalists and will devour whatever nectar and pollen is around. An introduction to the 4,000 kinds of bees in the U.S. and Canada 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z It was made with peach nectar, smoked sea salt, tequila slightly infused with ghost chili peppers and a fresh flower. 20 questions with Mary Lambert 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z Bees clearly have phenomenal memories for such small creatures – they signal the whereabouts of good nectar sources by means of their famous waggle dance – and similar epigenetic mechanisms have been found in bees and humans. The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey ? review 2011-08-19T21:55:09Z Then he grabbed some mint, agave nectar, and Blue Curaçao. Hawktails: mixing and matching drinks with Seahawks stars 2014-01-07T21:50:36Z The signers wanted the editors to restore some words about nature that had been removed — words like acorn, cygnet, heron, ivy and nectar. Review | What’s a dictionary’s job? To tell us how to use words or to show us how we’re using them? 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z On the other side of the valley, the boils on his brother's chest seep fluid that tastes like nectar. Sweetness ? review 2011-03-15T18:23:25Z It is a scene reminiscent of Marx’s comparison of bourgeois progress to the pagan idol who drank nectar but only from the skulls of the slain. The Contradictions of Joseph Conrad 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Wildlife enthusiasts can master the secrets of raising butterflies, keeping bees, deciphering bird calls, identifying gull species and mixing hummingbird nectar. Earth Day’s Gone Digital. Here’s Where to Find It. 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Though Priests has lost a founding member, it has lost none of its blistering lyrics or cutting instrumentation, with added nectar from Greer’s dulcet but biting vocals. Review | D.C.’s Priests put on an explosive set with new album at 9:30 Club 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z It sort of tastes like an eggnog, a gin drink made with cinnamon, egg white, sweetened with agave nectar and topped with a chocolate stout beer reduction. Holiday cocktails have never tasted this good 2011-12-16T01:31:37Z This indicates that the bumblebees' mouthparts do not have mechanisms to detect and avoid common pesticides in nectar. New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Toxic residues get into beeswax from nectar and pollen of plants that have been sprayed with pesticides, and from drugs and pesticides that beekeepers apply to hives to improve bee health. Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides detected in New York state beeswax 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Beyond so many opportunities for herbivory, Asclepias flowers provide nectar to adult butterflies and moths, along with an astonishing lineup of bee species and wasps. Why milkweeds, once blossoming, attract lots of life 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But today different noctilionoid species feast on insects, fruit, nectar, fish and even blood -- since this group also includes the infamous vampire bats. Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z To make their choices, the bumblebees trade off the time they spend collecting nectar with the energy content of that nectar. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z According to Hindu texts, Vishnu once took the form of a tortoise called Kurma, and Kurma played a crucial role in helping the gods and demons obtain the nectar of immortality. Indian star tortoises are in jeopardy as good luck charms 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Tequila and mezcal distillers harvest the plants before they flower, converting the ample sugars into alcohol—thus depriving tequila bats of the nectar they rely on. This Mexican biologist is fighting to preserve his country’s biodiversity—and his own legacy 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z As consumers seek nature's nectar for its purity and health benefits, a shadowy industry taints this golden elixir with hidden additives, most commonly water. Sweet Victory: Sensor detects adulteration in honey 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z This means they will forage to collect nectar that's hard to access -- but only if the sugar content of that nectar makes it worth doing so. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide exposure and posing a threat to crop pollination. New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z "Hornets also consume nectar from flowers, meaning they compete directly with bees for food and harass them at flower patches via constant attacks." Bumblebees drop to shake off Asian hornets 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z An international research group examined which plants honeybees favour when collecting nectar and pollen. Honeybees are more selective in their choices for nutrition than previously thought 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Tarantula hawks are pollinators, sampling nectar from flowering plants, but when it’s time to raise their young, the females of the species take on a different demeanor. Eaten, Crushed or Starved; Male Tarantulas Trade Their Life to Impregnate a Mate 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z This big-and-fast approach contrasts with honeybee foraging: honeybees make their decisions by optimising their individual energy expenditure for any nectar they collect. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops, but this can expose them to pesticides while they collect nectar and pollen -- some of which are very toxic to bees. New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z "Bees have been pollinating fine for millions of years mainly for free, except for the bribery offered by the flowers in the form of nectar," she adds. Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Plant species differ in the protein quantities and in the composition of amino and fatty acids of pollen, as well as in the quantity and composition of sugars in the nectar. Honeybees are more selective in their choices for nutrition than previously thought 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z For example, flowers make sweeter nectar to the sound of buzzing bees. Worms Frozen for 46,000 Years Are Alive 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z In the second test, the nectar on the vertical flowers was much more sugary than the nectar on the horizontal flowers, and the bumblebees chose to drink almost exclusively from the vertical flowers. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z “The ghost orchid, with its long, delicate petals and spur of nectar has become a symbol of the South Florida landscape,” the National Park Service says on its Big Cypress website. Environmental groups sue US over sluggish pace in listing the rare ghost orchid as endangered 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z While both males and females feed on sugar or nectar throughout their lives, females require blood meals to nourish and develop their eggs. Let skeeters feed on you for science? Welcome to front lines of mosquito control 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z And it doesn’t help that both creatures love to sip nectar from flowers. It's a bird! No, it's a ... moth? Heavy rainfall spurs unique insect sightings in Bay Area 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z My Diet Coke, after that long drive, tasted like the nectar of the gods. Dinner at a Movie finds an excellent deal on a day trip to Tacoma 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z In the third test, the vertical flowers offered nectar which was only slightly more sugary than the horizontal flowers. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Very like dessert itself, it is sometimes called nectar and often is served in a spoon rather than a glass. For Hungary's Tokaji wine, a withered grape is the sweetest grape 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z When ocotillo are too gravely ill to flower, there’s no nectar for hummingbirds migrating north from Mexico. Witness to the devastation in Joshua Tree National Park 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z But environmentalists are concerned that tapping underground water sources likely would affect the flows that support plants where the butterflies lay eggs and get nectar. US wildlife managers agree to review the plight of a Western bird linked to piñon forests 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z As a physicist with a particular interest in all things soft or fluidlike, I was intrigued: How does the moth suck sticky nectar up that flexible tube? Don’t tell Nonna: Science says this is the ‘right’ way to cook pasta 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The results show that bumblebees can choose to spend additional time and energy foraging from hard-to-access nectar sources -- but only if the reward is worth it. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The hardy white clover—the species predominantly used for clover lawns today—is a primary nectar source for pollinators. Why clover lawns are a good alternative to grass 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Popular hummingbird nectar feeders must not only be changed and cleaned weekly, but heated in the winter to prevent freezing. The easiest (and safest) ways to welcome the birds, bees, butterflies and bats | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z A honey bee’s life depends on it successfully harvesting nectar from flowers to make honey. Bees Are Astonishingly Good at Making Decisions 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Most frogs are carnivores, but after finding plant matter in X. truncata's guts, researchers observed the frogs slurping nectar from milk fruit trees before hopping off covered in pollen. Science News Briefs from around the World: July/August 2023 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Bumblebees drink nectar from flowers, then offload it in their nest -- by regurgitation -- for use by other bumblebees in the nest. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z According to a 2016 historic assessment of floral resources in the U.K. over several decades, one-third of all nectar provided to pollinators came from white clover. Why clover lawns are a good alternative to grass 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Researchers wondered whether pollinators might be deterred by such nectars, but they discovered the opposite. Do Insects Feel Joy and Pain? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Deciding which flower is most likely to offer nectar is incredibly difficult. Bees Are Astonishingly Good at Making Decisions 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z A nurse props up the bird’s limp, violet-blue head on a makeshift cushion and slides a bowl of nectar in front of its bright red beak. The Mystery of Australia’s Paralyzed Parrots 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Unlike honeybees, bumblebees only store a small amount of nectar in the nest, so they need to make the most of every opportunity to forage. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z “This is the main source of nectar to pollinators in our cities,” he says. Why clover lawns are a good alternative to grass 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Some years ago we trained bumblebees to roll tiny balls to a goal area to obtain a nectar reward—a form of object manipulation equivalent to human usage of a coin in a vending machine. Do Insects Feel Joy and Pain? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Getting it right demands correctly weighing up subtle cues on flower type, age and history – the best indicators a flower might contain a tiny drop of nectar. Bees Are Astonishingly Good at Making Decisions 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The charismatic parrots typically drink the nectar of the fragrant blossoms of native trees and shrubs. The Mystery of Australia’s Paralyzed Parrots 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z "It's brilliant - and I was surprised at how quickly it is moving from flower to flower, in a split second it is getting the nectar and moving on." Swallowtail butterfly enthusiasts flock to Strumpshaw 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Members of the adult press have never consumed the nectar of the Republican Party's false prophets, from Ronald Reagan to Trump; they have merely observed others imbibing it. America's mainstream media still wants to save the GOP — but that's impossible 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Although their concentration in flower nectar and pollen is typically too low to kill instantly, these insecticides affect learning, navigation, foraging efficiency and reproductive success, severely impacting populations of wild bees. Do Insects Feel Joy and Pain? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z But there are exceptions—most notably in hummingbirds and other birds that feed on nectar. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Photo shows a bee collecting nectar from a flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The nectar-eating birds have long beaks to dip into flowers to reach their nectar. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z But while most tree frogs are on the prowl for night-flying insects, one species is after the sugary nectar in the flowers. This Frog May Be the First Amphibian Known to Pollinate Flowers 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Many plants contain bitter substances such as nicotine and caffeine to deter herbivores, but these substances are also found in low concentrations in some floral nectars. Do Insects Feel Joy and Pain? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z In this species the tongue has a paintbrush-like tip for picking up nectar, which is then drawn inward along grooves that run the length of the tongue. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Photo B shows a hummingbird drinking nectar from a long, tube-shaped red flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z On warm nights, the dusky-colored frogs take to the trees en masse, jostling one another for a chance to nibble the fruit and slurp the nectar. This Brazilian frog might be the first pollinating amphibian known to science 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z The researchers saw one of the frogs wiggle into a flower in search of nectar, then emerge with pollen clinging to the secretions on its moist back. This Frog May Be the First Amphibian Known to Pollinate Flowers 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z While many frogs eat insects, the tree frog species Xenohyla truncata has a taste for the pulp of bulbous fruits and the nectar in the tree’s flowers. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z It has the typical short, stout, hooked parrot beak and a muscular tongue much like our own—all traits that make slurping nectar from long, thin blossoms impossible. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Illustration B shows a hummingbird drinking nectar from a long tube-like trumpet creeper flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Successive waves of bloom provide pollen and nectar, from early-season crocus to reseeding annuals and flowering perennials in summer. How to create a backyard habitat for humanity — and for all of nature 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z While studies suggest that the plants’ colors and its nectar may attract prey, some scientists think pitchers’ scent may play a role as well. Carnivorous Plants Use a Smelly Trick to Catch Their Prey 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z As they seek that nectar, the frogs dunk their entire bodies into the plant’s flowers, only their butts sticking out. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z These protrusions work like the bristles of a paintbrush to sop up nectar. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Many bird or insect-pollinated flowers secrete nectar, which is a sugary liquid. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Since the bees weren’t out gathering nectar and pollen for nourishment, the 71-year-old beekeeper provided sustenance for them. California storms hit beekeepers, but honey outlook’s sweet 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Using some of her inspirational nectar, you’ll be able to tackle a project and save yourself tens of thousands of dollars. Try your hand at DIY, like this dormer project (with a little confidence) 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Much to their surprise, two frogs were spending five to 15 minutes lapping up nectar from inside the bell-shaped flowers. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Then it closes its bill, nudging the nectar back toward the throat, and repeats the process until all the nectar goes down. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Photo A shows a bee drinking nectar from a flower wide, flat purple flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Hadany’s group previously showed in a 2019 paper that some flowers respond to the sound of approaching pollinators by making more nectar. This Is What It Sounds Like When Plants Cry 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z That means pollinators will miss out on the nectar they need for energy, and the flowers also won’t be fertilized at their regular rate. Spring Is Starting Earlier—It's Not Your Imagination 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In fact, recordings the team made that night show frogs also slurping on nectar from alien bearded irises. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z It’s not the only way parrots consume nectar. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Photo C shows a butterfly drinking nectar from a flat, wide orange flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z According to one report, Viscountess Ridley encourages English country people to reserve a corner of the garden for nettles, because their nectar is the preferred food for several of her favorite species of butterflies. Edible nettles make for a soothing soup, but tread (and touch) carefully 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z To nurture her young bees when they hatch, she also has left pollen and nectar for them. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Little lady coyly shy With deep shadows in each eye Cast by lashes soft and long, Tender lips just bowed for song, And I oft have dreamed the bliss Of the nectar in one kiss. Building a New Canon of Black Literature 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Researchers used to assume these birds relied on capillary action—the tendency of a liquid to flow up a narrow tube—to take in nectar. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Photo shows a fat, yellow and black bumblebee drinking nectar from a purple and yellow flower. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In the year after an El Niño climate pattern, with its high temperatures — occurring every few years — many eucalyptus trees don't produce the flowers with nectar the bats need. A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z It can also do something more complicated, which is the very famous waggle dance—it’s the communication pattern they use to convey the location of a nectar source to other honeybees. How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z In the year after an El Niño climate pattern, with its high temperatures — occurring every few years — many eucalyptus trees don’t produce the flowers with nectar the bats need. A Secret Weapon in Preventing the Next Pandemic: Fruit Bats 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The movies revealed that the hummingbird tongue works like a tiny nectar pump. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The course discusses the types of butterflies in our region, the plants they need and examples of native plants and other nectar plants that attract them. Composting is now mandatory in L.A. Here’s how to reap rewards beyond the green bin 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Another possible solution is the set of "eco-counter measures" Hoegh referred to — such as large-scale planting of flowering eucalyptus trees so flying foxes won't be forced to seek nectar in developed areas. A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z You could imagine such a system being used to protect honeybees—you could tell honeybees to fly to safe nectar sources and not polluted ones that had, let’s say, high levels of pesticides. How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Another possible solution is the set of “eco-counter measures” Hoegh referred to — such as large-scale planting of flowering eucalyptus trees so flying foxes won’t be forced to seek nectar in developed areas. A Secret Weapon in Preventing the Next Pandemic: Fruit Bats 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Once the tongue tip is saturated with a large drop of nectar, he found, the bird presses it against the top of the mouth, squeezing out the liquid. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The HSE also said the risks posed to bees foraging on the pollen and nectar from flowering crops planted in fields after treated sugar beet posed "a potential concern". Bee-harming pesticide use given emergency authorisation 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Moths, which have long sucking mouthparts called a proboscis, can reach this nectar easily. Climate change means more flies and fewer moths and bees, study says 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z The butterflies, bees, pollinating beetles and flies swarm the sea of blossoms in a frenzy, collecting pollen and nectar. Learning to love — and protect — burned trees 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z Native bees are actually considered more efficient pollinators, she said, and some farmers in California are trying to lure them into their fields by lacing their crops with native plants, their preferred nectar source. Forget honey bees. This L.A. artist finds meaning chasing California native bees 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The decimation of beehives and feeders, as well as nectar- and pollen-producing plants that the bees rely on for food, prompted mass recovery and donation efforts. ‘This Will Take Years’: Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z This species’ pitcher has a rigid, horizontal lid with an exposed underside that secretes nectar, luring insects to alight on it. This Carnivorous Plant Has a Rain-Powered Trap 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Weather kept the bees confined to their hives in the spring, when they should have been out foraging for nectar. Gaza beekeepers who survived blockade struggle with unstable climate 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Historically, the local black flying foxes, which feed heavily on the nectar of eucalyptus flowers, have lived in enormous nomadic groups, winging their way through native forests in search of trees in bloom. Deforestation Brings Bat-Borne Virus Home to Roost 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Drought conditions in the western U.S. in 2021 dried up bee forage — the floral nectar and pollen that bees need to produce honey and stay healthy. Bees face many challenges — and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Bez saw something of his own stage act in his bees when they found nectar and alerted the rest of the hive. Happy Mondays: Wales saved my life, says Bez 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “You just need pollen, nectar, and nesting space.” Pioneering urban ecology finds surprising biodiversity in Berlin’s green spaces 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Galpayage is now investigating whether ball rolling improves the ability of adult bees to efficiently harvest nectar from flowers. Are these bumble bees playing with toys? 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z When the nectar shortages eased, the bats would find their way back to the forest. Deforestation Brings Bat-Borne Virus Home to Roost 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z As diverse and healthy bee forage disappears, beekeepers feed their bees more supplements, such as sugar water and pollen substitutes, which are not as nutritious as the nectar and pollen bees get from flowers. Bees face many challenges — and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z A Costa Rican flower has found a way to trick insects that damage it while feasting on its nectar into providing a benefit in return—pollination. News at a glance: LGBTQ+ Nobel laureates, a statistics prize, and the return of the snail darter 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Even though hemp does not produce any nectar, bees are huge fans of this plant because it pumps out large amounts of pollen. Why bees love weed — and why it might even be good for them 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The insects, some less than a quarter-inch long, drank nectar and gathered cargoes of pollen. Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The researchers theorized that this behavioral change stemmed from the fact that the forests the bats had relied upon, especially for the scarce supply of nectar in winter, were rapidly disappearing. Deforestation Brings Bat-Borne Virus Home to Roost 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Even if flowers bloom at their usual times and locations, they may produce less-nutritious pollen and nectar under extreme weather conditions. Bees face many challenges — and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z “Bats may use the pollen and nectar from cactus blooms. Birds, bats, mammals, reptiles and insects can all use the fruits for moisture and nourishment.” A centuries-old cactus survived everything. Then summer rains came. 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Males feed on plant nectar, which they convert to energy for flight. Why some people are mosquito magnets, and some are unbothered 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z One surprise consequence: Bees are flying toward the front lines to gather nectar. Your Friday Briefing: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z With the male guarding the hole, the female makes multiple trips to provision the end of a tube with a ball of “bee bread,” a mixture of pollen and nectar. Perspective | What to do about a carpenter bee infestation 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z BOHDANIVKA, Ukraine — By the time the weather warmed after a cold spring, the fields of sunflowers where for decades Petro Fedorovych’s bees would gather nectar to make their amber honey were mostly unplanted and abandoned. His Bees Fly to the Front Line. Soon, It May Come to Him. 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z A single gallon of honey requires the nectar of about 5,000 flowers, Jones said. 100 in the truck, 120 on the roof: How workers are coping with California's heat wave 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Each spring I hang a nectar feeder in my backyard, then patiently await the first hummer. Perspective | Why are hummingbirds such jerks? An investigation. 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z But since nearly all of the 40-plus bat species found in the U.S. eat insects and the rest drink nectar or eat fruit, oral vaccines would be much trickier. USDA scattering rabies vaccines for wildlife in 13 states 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The nectar-eating birds have long beaks to dip into flowers to reach the nectar. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z A native-butterfly-and-moth house is planted with host and nectar plants — food for both larvae and adults — carefully matched so that each species can complete its entire life cycle there. It’s time to slow down and appreciate nature’s tiny marvels 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Butterflies, solitary bees, hoverflies and insects may also be suffering as plants produce less nectar when they are experiencing water stress, said the Royal Horticultural Society. Wildlife under stress as dry spell shrinks rivers 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Hummingbirds are accustomed to feeding at patches of flowers, where each blossom contains just a teensy-tiny amount of life-giving nectar. Perspective | Why are hummingbirds such jerks? An investigation. 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z To make the nectar, mix sugar and water in a 4-to-1 ratio, boil until the sugar dissolves, then refrigerate it. Experts share their favorite backyard bird feeders 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The adult butterflies feed on the nectar of flowers of wild lupine and other plant species. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The effort required to swim toward a flower might not be worth the energy contained in the nectar. Is this pillbug-like organism a pollinator of the sea? 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Neonicotinoid pesticides are especially harmful to the species, Rodney said, as they can kill bees and adult butterflies that ingest the toxic pollen and nectar of treated plants. Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z To a hummingbird, a nectar feeder is “like a humongous, never-ending flower.” Perspective | Why are hummingbirds such jerks? An investigation. 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The butterflies need nectar, so plant native flowers that bloom when monarchs are in your area. Leading Wildlife Monitor Puts Monarch Butterflies on Its Endangered List 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Insects will be deprived of their nectar, leading to decrease in numbers; but flowering plants will not be affected, as other animals will pollinate them. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar from a variety of flowers. 11 tips for turning your yard into a hummingbird haven 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Butterflies will sun themselves on the stone to raise their temperatures, and will sip water from the puddle to supplement their nectar diets with the salts, vitamins and minerals they need. Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The males feed on nectar and other natural sugars. Scotland's dry weather devastates midge numbers 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z On this particular summer day, the garden is a profusion of colorful blooms, presumably dripping with tasty nectar. Perspective | A Fairfax County, Va., park is abuzz with beautiful hummingbird photos 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Both plant and pollinator numbers would decrease, as insects will be deprived of nectar and plants will not be pollinated. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Filled with nourishing pollen and nectar, this variety is often planted by researchers when tracking honeybee populations. There’s still time to plant sunny, summery sunflowers 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z So I think as long as your yard is still providing good cover and access to nectar sources, the birds should still find it habitable. How to help your garden and landscape through summer heat 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Conrad Hoskin, a gecko expert from James Cook University in Australia, noted that the two animals would have no interest in eating each other: Possums eat nectar and insects, and geckos eat insects and spiders. With Housing Limited, a Gecko and a Possum Family Became Roommates 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Most pollination by rodents occurs at night at ground level, on plants carrying strong scents and offering nectar as a reward. Remember Pizza Rat? Meet Pollinator Rat. 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z This is commensalism because bees help plants pollinate and, in turn, obtain nectar from the plants. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z June is prime time to plant the native milkweeds and nectar flowers that western monarch butterflies need to flourish in Southern California. Savor native plant-based beer, pizza and ice cream this weekend 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Opt for native plants that produce seeds, nuts, berries, nectar, sap or pollen that benefit resident birds, pollinators and other critters. Living with wildlife: Turn your yard into a welcoming habitat for animals and insects | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z He spotted some bees between the rows nestled in dandelion flowers, which provide a nectar that can contribute to the health of the bee colony. In cool spring, bees struggle to pollinate Northwest cherry crop 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z In Colombia, the feijoa flowers are found in the tree canopy, without nectar or odor; instead, the rats feed on the petals and forage during the day when the flowers are open and fertile. Remember Pizza Rat? Meet Pollinator Rat. 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z This is a mutualistic relationship, because bees obtain nectar from the plants, but do not provide any benefits to the plants. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z A perennial with dense clusters of oval-shaped green pads, the prickly pear’s long-blooming flowers are a source of pollen and nectar for bees. A cactus prick on a SoCal trail became a medical emergency. What to do if you get spiked 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z One step is to replace grass with native wildflowers, which will provide pollen and nectar for insects such as ants, bees and butterflies. Perspective | How to protect pollinators and cope with pollen season 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Along with pollinators searching for pollen and nectar, and hungry animals foraging for ripe berries, we humans are under the spell of color. Dig into color with your garden, and discover a deeper connection 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z Another anatomical difference: The range of flowers that adult wasps can drink nectar from is limited because their tongues are typically shorter than those of bees. Why you should plant a garden that’s wasp-friendly 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z This is commensalism, because bees obtain nectar from the plants, but do not provide any benefits to the plants. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Sulfoxaflor threatens bees when they collect pollen and nectar containing the chemical. News at a glance: Second boosters, climate protests, and an elusive woodpecker 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Some plants offer nectar or edible pollen to attract insects, bats or other animals, which carry pollen from plant to plant as they forage. Perspective | How to protect pollinators and cope with pollen season 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z If bees feed on enough rhododendron nectar, the mud-red honey they produce is said to have a sharp scent, bitter taste and a trippy high. What it’s like tripping on mad honey, the hallucinogen that (maybe) is an aphrodisiac 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Only three vampire species of the 1,400 kinds of bats can do that — the others eat mostly insects, fruit, nectar, pollen or meat, such as small frogs and fish. Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z This is a mutualistic relationship, because bees help plants pollinate and, in turn, obtain nectar from the plants. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z And gravitas pairs nicely with that silky brown nectar of Ireland: Guinness. Perspective | For one Maryland toastmaster, the luck of the Irish means a $50,000 prize from Guinness 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Blandy’s gardens also model and recommend planting both nectar and host plants to support the developmental stages of pollinators. Taking a Mid-Atlantic road trip? Stop at these native plant gardens along the way. 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Twice a year, honey hunters scale mountain peaks to gather the narcotic nectar from the nests of Himalayan giant honeybees on rickety ropes and bamboo ladders, lighting fires to ward off the bees. What it’s like tripping on mad honey, the hallucinogen that (maybe) is an aphrodisiac 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The bees and butterflies will appreciate nectar flowers like lavender but they need the native host plants to feed their young, like native milkweed for monarchs. Obama's call to save the bees inspired this Compton native's lush gardens 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed while adult butterflies feed on flower nectar. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The program has tracked a few of these effects, she says, including a 2017 study potentially tying winter range expansions in a West Coast hummingbird species to the increased use of backyard nectar feeders. Bird Feeders Are Good for Some Species—But Possibly Bad for Others 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The site’s summer theme is “Pollinator Power,” and an abundance of nectar and host plants for pollinators have been planted. Taking a Mid-Atlantic road trip? Stop at these native plant gardens along the way. 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Instead, a new study has found they go after plants with extra sodium in their nectar when the option is available. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Like other species of milkweeds, it can aid pollinators such as bees, butterflies and wasps that visit the plant to drink the nectar. A rare plant found in Texas and Mexico could be listed as an endangered species 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z The insects are poisoned by lethal compounds in the nectar. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Then there is wildlife gardening—planting exclusively native wildflowers and bushes whose nectar, fruits and seeds attract local birds. Bird Feeders Are Good for Some Species—But Possibly Bad for Others 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z There are galls that are chambered, secrete nectar or bristle with fibers. A Parasitic Wasp Unmasked: One Species Is Actually 16 Species 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Sanders and his colleagues wanted to test whether pollinators also have a taste for salt from a more cheerful source: flower nectar. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The lack of rain ravaged wildflowers that provide the nectar that bees turn into honey. Beekeepers turn to anti-theft technology as hive thefts rise 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z The insects are poisoned by lethal compounds in the nectar. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z They are pollinators, which move pollen from one flower to another when they land on them to drink nectar. Take photos of butterflies to help scientists learn more about these amazing insects 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Pollen, nectar, seeds and fruits of plants are important food resources for insects, birds and other wildlife. Climate change: UK plants now flowering a month earlier 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Each time, she used a tiny hand pump to suck the nectar out of the flowers and replace it with a sugary solution. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Some zero in on flowers to sip nectar, whereas others find cattle and suck their blood. How a disappearing ear bone turned bats into masters of echolocation 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Monarchs, when they’re warm enough, leave their branches to search for water and nectar flowers nearby, Rachman said, but they usually return to the same site at night. He spends his days counting monarch butterflies in L.A. He could use your help 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Whereas, ice cream is the nectar of the gods, your reason for living and the only inducement in the world that will get you to eat a salad at all. Temperatures (and life stages) melt into delicious bliss in the dessert/beverage/all of the above affogato 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z This is the “Noble Rot” that produces sauternes from semillon and sauvignon blanc in Bordeaux or trockenbeerenauslese nectar from riesling in Germany. Dessert wines offer a sweet, luxurious end to festive meals 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z For every kind of flower, the ones with salty nectar attracted nearly twice as many pollinators as their low-sodium counterparts, the researchers report today in Biology Letters. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Most of her children are female, and it is they who are charged with protecting the hive, cleaning it, foraging for nectar and taking care of the babies. Entering the sacred realm of the bees with honey bee therapy 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z That’s also why monarch researchers encourage people to grow plants with winter blooming nectar flowers to help the adults find food. He spends his days counting monarch butterflies in L.A. He could use your help 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Then they permeate the tissue of plants, eventually showing up in pollen and nectar. Pesticides can harm bees twice—as larvae and adults 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z He didn’t just turn water into wine — he transformed poison into the sweet nectar. LOVERRO: Sheppard builds a Wizards team that is a reflection of him 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Plants usually have low amounts of sodium in their nectar, but levels can vary from plant to plant within a species, the authors say. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Jordana also talked about the alchemy that bees perform — they reduce the sugar content of nectar and turn it into honey in their honey stomachs. Entering the sacred realm of the bees with honey bee therapy 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z “If we don’t have nectar sources and we don’t have the water that’s providing that, then that is an issue.” After record low, monarch butterflies return to California 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z “For us, no,” he said, without so much as a glance back at Mayahuel, whose smoky nectar we had been consuming in voluminous quantities, “because we are the product of the conquest.” Tracing Mexico’s Complicated Relationship With Rice 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Grid View You can also feed your pikmin nectar, which causes them to bloom, netting you petals, which can then be used to plant flowers on your walks. Pikmin Bloom hands-on: a cute app that tries to make walking a little more magical 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z “It could be the case that some plants are spiking their nectar with sodium in order to attract pollinators,” Sanders says. Pollinators like their flowers with a dash of salt 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z They also make a layered cake of honey, nectar and pollen—called “bee bread” — that they ferment to feed their young. Entering the sacred realm of the bees with honey bee therapy 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z What’s left is liquid gold: a strong, sweet concentrate of heady apple nectar that can get up to 40% alcohol by volume, and that you and yours refer to as “applejack.” Colonial farmers’ nontaxing method to brew applejack independently was almost revolutionary 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Hawaii was once home to more than 50 species of forest birds known as honeycreepers, some of them brightly colored with long, curved beaks used to drink nectar from flowers. Protected Too Late: U.S. Officials Report More Than 20 Extinctions 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z As the muted-green females visit flowers to sip on nectar, they are chased, pecked at and body-slammed by aggressive males of their species, whose heads are a flamboyant blue. Female Hummingbirds Avoid Harassment by Looking Like Males 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z These include creating pollinator gardens for nectar sources, planting milkweed — a critical host for monarch caterpillars to acquire food and defense sources — and preserving habitats that provide shelter and nectar to foraging butterflies. Recognizing monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act may do more harm than good 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Many look for nectar on dandelion, rabbitbrush, Canada thistle, osier dogwood and chokecherry. Try a little butterfly viewing in Okanogan County | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z As a bonus, their blooms provide nectar and pollen for pollinators and other beneficial insects. It’s time to start planning for fall cover crops 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z He thinks it’s more likely that the hairs are used to kill insects that might steal pollen or nectar from its flowers without fertilizing them. This meat-eating plant is only a part-time killer 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z And from that the hope is that the robots will be able to direct the worker bees to the best sources of nectar. Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z That way you're giving every monarch a great place to rest, drink some nectar, and continue on their way. Recognizing monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act may do more harm than good 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z It is a delight to see these bits of color flitting about or pollinating flowers as they drink the nectar. Try a little butterfly viewing in Okanogan County | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z The discerning experts chose exotic “cream” flavors, chief of which was the baffling “nectar.” Mmmm, Tastes Like America 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Markings on the throat of some blooms guide pollinators to a jackpot of pollen and nectar. Plant colorful penstemon for its beauty — and as a way to help the bees 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z Let’s remember as we savor the nectar of a margarita and chow down on succulent carnitas to honor the contributions Mexican culture and those of that heritage are making to the Kerr community. Editorial Roundup: Texas 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The Kumbh Mela — named after a vessel containing divine nectar — is a vast festival that rotates among four locations, drawing multitudes of Hindu ascetics, ordinary devotees, celebrities, tourists and even royalty. In India’s surge, a religious gathering attended by millions helped the virus spread 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Hummingbirds dart in and out of the greenhouses, sipping nectar from tiny plants with tall Seussian blooms. Need some serious plant therapy? The Cactus Ranch will see you, but only on weekends 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z He wondered whether eastern U.S. bees gathering nectar from plants and turning it into honey were concentrating radiocesium from the bomb tests. Nuclear fallout is showing up in U.S. honey, decades after bomb tests 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z So now, apparently, I am in the nectar business permanently. Column: I abandoned all my big pandemic projects. Here are 13 lessons I learned instead 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z There are several tunneled beehouses, designed to attract native solitary bees, such as carpenter bees, and offer them rest after imbibing nearby nectar. The Perseverance of New York City’s Wildflowers 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Whether designing for hummers or humans, Butler includes Camellia sasanqua, Grevillea victoriae, Mahonia, and other winter-flowering trees and shrubs that offer nectar until spring blooms arrive. Even without Seattle’s Flower & Garden Festival, Ciscoe Morris and other favs still have answers for you 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Deployed as coatings on seeds for crops that cover more than 150 million acres in the United States, neonics are taken up by all plant parts: roots, stems, leaves, fruit, pollen, and nectar. These widely used insecticides may be a threat to mammals too 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Last year a team of Adelaide, Australia–based researchers identified the first known Australian bees that collect nectar and pollen at twilight. Australian Bees Were Seen Foraging at Twilight for First Time 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z That was before Christmas: a hummingbird sipping nectar from a flowering evergreen called a mahonia. Perspective | Catch me if you can: An unlikely hummingbird is banded at a Virginia park 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z She said the agricultural systems of today didn't have enough nectar for pollinators, with much of the habitat for bees being grasslands, which are a "kind of green desert". Honey detective work raises fears for bees 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z “We think of bees visiting pretty flowers and collecting sweet nectar,” said Rachael Bonoan, a bee biologist at Providence College who wasn’t involved in the study. Menaced by Murder Hornets, Bees Decorate Their Hives With Feces 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z And changes in American agriculture remove weeds and flowers they need for nectar. Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world’s insects 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Bumblebees need nectar and pollen to feed themselves, which means they need the plants they frequent to be in bloom. From Rapping Robots to Glowing Frogs: Our Favorite Fun Stories of 2020 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z That means luring it to a nectar feeder. Perspective | Catch me if you can: An unlikely hummingbird is banded at a Virginia park 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z They found that white clover - the favourite source of nectar for honeybees in 1952 - is still important now but used a lot less as the plant is becoming more scarce. Honey detective work raises fears for bees 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z Even if you don’t like the taste of wine, you might love prosecco because it goes down easy with hints of apple and honeydew, with a sweet nectar, brioche finish. These are the best bargain wines from Costco 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z In a mixing glass, combine the vodka, chai, lemon, pear nectar, liqueur and bitters, and stir to mix together. Perspective | Smaller bowl, same punch: Scaling down New Year’s drinks for one or two 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Their diets include insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish taken by skimming over water, fruit, flowers, nectar, pollen, leaves, scorpions and blood. Opinion | The Virus, the Bats and Us 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z But despite the loss, for now, of this complex and zesty nectar, they’re still peddling intense and idiosyncratic flavor. Stuck for gift ideas? Here are more than two dozen great ones from D.C. small businesses. 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z In the 1950s, honeybees mainly gathered pollen and nectar from white clover. Honey detective work raises fears for bees 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z “Two, people are realizing they can attract hummingbirds in winter. They are also planting hummingbird gardens; particularly red-flowering and yellow-flowering plants that provide a lot of nectar.” Winter brings unusual species of hummingbirds to Mississippi 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z This causes a drastic reduction of flower resources—pollen and nectar—within the foraging range. The Problem with Honey Bees 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z The largest are the flying foxes, stately creatures with broad wingspans, dog-like faces, molars for crushing fruit pulp and, in some species, long tongues for lapping up nectar. Opinion | The Virus, the Bats and Us 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z But when crops flower later than farmers expect them to, rental bees may develop a predilection for nectar from wildflowers near the fields — and ignore the crops. Aromatherapy in the Apiary Is What Bees Need 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Among the more than 1,400 bat species worldwide, we can find frugivores, carnivores, insectivores, some that feed on fish, and others that have large tongues to feed on nectar. Chasing bats at dawn 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z “I like to hear the sound of bees and hummingbirds buzzing from flower to flower extracting nectar,” wrote Bettye, of Capitol Heights. Perspective | These natural sounds bring peace and relaxation to those who hear them 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z Their intense proliferation provides a lucrative and predictable nectar flow—perfect for the honey bees, and beekeepers, to capitalize on—but the plants, too, disrupt native ecosystems. The Problem with Honey Bees 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z While feeding on nectar, monarchs pollinate numerous wildflowers and also serve as an important food source for birds, small animals and other insects. Illinois joins pact to protect monarch butterflies’ habitat 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Yes, there are herbicides that work against it, but it actually feeds nitrogen into the soil, is an important nectar source for pollinators and only gets expansive when the lawn is allowed to thin. Fall garden Q&A: Keeping out pests, pruning trees and lots of lawn care advice 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z “Wu showed that honeybee tongues are like a Swiss army knife, able to efficiently drink many type of nectar,” Dr. Hu said. A Honeybee’s Tongue Is More Swiss Army Knife Than Ladle 2020-08-11T04:00:00Z While females need blood to reproduce, mosquitoes generally also feed on nectar. Scientists fight disease-carrying mosquitoes by letting them feed off their blood 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z “A way to see the moths is looking at deep-throated flowers on summer nights, like Monarda, that the sphinx moths nectar at,” Mr. Cipkowski said. The Pleasures of Moth-Watching 2020-08-12T04:00:00Z Males, which only feed on nectar, will survive and pass on the genes. Florida to release wave of modified mosquitoes 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z The males feed on nectar and aren't a carrier for diseases. Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes, detractors blast 'Jurassic Park' experiment 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z The honeybee tongue is adapted perfectly to lapping syrupy nectars. A Honeybee’s Tongue Is More Swiss Army Knife Than Ladle 2020-08-11T04:00:00Z Specialized neurons in the mosquito’s stylet distinguish between blood and nectar, according to a preliminary study, led by Jové, which has not yet been peer-reviewed. Scientists fight disease-carrying mosquitoes by letting them feed off their blood 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Thimmegowda netted the giant honey bees that visited yellow bell flowers, ubiquitous ornamentals that are a common source of nectar at every site. ‘Its body looked like a warzone.’ Air pollution could kill off critical honey bees in India 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z According to a study published in Nature Sustainability, the increased use of neonicotinoids is putting bird species at risk across the US as the chemicals manifest in the stalk, nectar and pollen of plants. Alarm as pesticides spur rapid decline of US bird species 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z It’s a situation honeybees and other pollinators deal with daily as they gather nectar and pollen. How Bees Avoid Bumping Into Nature’s Obstacle Course 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z For Bressan, the space between her and the Brookdale residents spread throughout three floors was but a joyful void designed to be filled with healing aural nectar. Showtime for singing therapist amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z In the mountains, the moths feed on plants that produce nectar and stay open at night, including blackcurrant and burning bushes, sand cherry, Russian olive, spiraea and rhubarb. Miller time: Moths take over Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z He did a brief flyby a few weeks ago, but now he stops regularly at our nectar feeder and takes long sips. Perspective | Groundhog day: You can add a woodchuck to the animals in our backyard 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z But they identified the same or similar mutation as humans in just six species — mostly those with a diet high in fruit and nectar, including flying foxes and aye-aye lemurs. Elephants Really Can’t Hold Their Liquor 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z When bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation, they need to gather pollen and nectar to start their new colonies. Hungry bumblebees make plants flower early by cutting holes in their leaves 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z Miller moths, also known as army cutworms, originated in eastern Colorado and areas of western Kansas and Nebraska and migrate west around May to follow the flowering plants for nectar. Study: Miller moth population has increased in Colorado 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z The scientists found that while bumblebees and honeybees are critically important, they tended to target the most prolific nectar and pollen sources. Moths have 'secret role' as crucial pollinators 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z Some of the reported innovations were subtle, with seed-eaters like Northern cardinals feasting on nectar from nonnative garden plants. These Birds Eat Fire, or Close to It, to Live Another Day 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Tree shrews, for example, drink “copious amounts” of fermented nectar with ethanol content equivalent to weak beer, Dr. Melin said, but they never show signs of inebriation. Elephants Really Can’t Hold Their Liquor 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z If he was a gadfly, then piety, justice and intellectual orthodoxy were his nectar. Review | The philosopher who rebelled on matters of the soul 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Moths evolved tongues longer than their wingspans to drink the nectar of local orchids. My, what big teeth and strange bones you have. Scientists discover a creature that roamed south of the equator 66 million years ago. 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z In February catkins and hawthorn provide nectar for early pollinators. 'Nature survives in the tiniest corners': the City of London's wild heart 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z She dances more energetically if the pollen or nectar source is particularly sweet; less so if there are obstacles to be negotiated en route. Opinion | What the Honeybees Showed Me 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z That sweet Bryan Adams nectar doesn’t come without a price. Epic meltdowns, an almost famous charge, a bizarre playoff: The 2003 Masters Rewatch - Golf Digest 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Add the tequila, mezcal, agave nectar and bitters; stir until well chilled. These 6 cocktails should be considered modern classics. Here’s how to make them. 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Oculudentavis shares few similarities, aside from size, with hummingbirds, which like all modern birds lack teeth and eat nectar. Skull of smallest-known bird embedded in 99-million-year-old amber 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z In my Monday column, I mentioned filling my hummingbird feeder with nectar. Perspective | Squirrel photographers: Grab your cameras and start shooting 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Pollinator Plants provide pollen and nectar for foraging wildlife with an emphasis on those plants that bloom early or for an extended period of time. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this year’s Great Plant Picks focus on ‘Plants for a Better Planet’ 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z The honey bees that created the nectar used in the product fed on wildflowers, which creates a distinct flavor. Purdue develops ‘Boiler Bee Honey,’ made by local bees 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z Food from plants — seeds, nuts, fruits, nectar and sap — is important. Go wild: Make a garden oasis for bees, butterflies and birds | Provided by Northwest Flower and Garden Festival 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z The data they collected showed that bumblebees may prefer nectar concentrations with 3 or 4 percent less sugar than previously anticipated, in order to avoid being slowed down too much during regurgitation. Bumblebee Vomit: Scientists Are No Longer Ignoring It 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z And you don’t need to add red food coloring to the nectar. Perspective | Squirrel photographers: Grab your cameras and start shooting 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Given coffee's popularity, it's surprising how much confusion surrounds how this hot, dark, nectar of the gods affects our biology. The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z If bees feed on enough rhododendron nectar, the mud-red honey they produce has sharp scent, a bitter taste – and for human consumers, a potential high. Creating a buzz: Turkish beekeepers risk life and limb to make mad honey 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Outside the hospital, a three-story brick building with imposing white columns, stands a statue of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, carrying ambrosia and nectar. How Far Can Abused Women Go to Protect Themselves? 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z This “small penalty” assessed when bees choose highly concentrated nectar is a good reminder of “how complex foraging decisions are,” said Jarrad Prasifka, an entomologist with the U.S. Bumblebee Vomit: Scientists Are No Longer Ignoring It 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z They need access to water, pollen and nectar. Kansas farmers are using bees again to increase crop health 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z On these new tracks, Wiley falls back in love with the neat battle bars that defined grime – “revenge is sweet just like nectar / I’m Achilles, you’re Hector” – and is even perhaps implicitly critical of himself. Wiley vs Stormzy: sparks fly in grime's generation game 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Americans are obsessed with finding new ways to sweeten things, and next year, look for even more nontraditional sweeteners made from ingredients such as monk fruit, sweet potato nectar, pomegranate syrup or coconut. Whole Foods saw White Claw coming; what grocery trends will be big in 2020? 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z They reported Nov. 19 in the journal Biotropica that they caught three species of bats in the act, including a cave nectar bat and two types of flying foxes. They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z When choosing which flowers to gather the sticky substance from, it might consider a plant’s distance, the shape of the petals and how sugar-rich the nectar is. Bumblebee Vomit: Scientists Are No Longer Ignoring It 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z It’s manuka honey, a high-priced nectar ballyhooed by celebrities as a health and beauty elixir. A $100 Jar of Honey Comes Between 2 Allies 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z The most likely agent of natural selection was the nectar being produced by the many new species of flowering plants, Dr. Kawahara’s team believes. How the Butterfly Discovered Daylight 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z You can also look for flashes of orange and black in the nectar and milkweed plants along roads and in gardens — the pollinator plants are like catnip to butterflies. Follow the herd 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Creamy, crunchy, deliriously sweet kids’ cereal and milk was my nectar and ambrosia growing up. C’mon Google, do a Pixel cereal box giveaway for real 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z The thicker the nectar, the longer it takes for a bumblebee to lap up, which cuts into the energy gains the extra sugar provides. Bumblebee Vomit: Scientists Are No Longer Ignoring It 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Their diet largely consists of Ramy nuts, nectar from Traveller's Palm Tree, fungi and insect grubs. 'Omen of Evil' baby aye-aye born in North Carolina 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Bees evolved some 125 million years ago, and the plants produced nectar to secure them as pollinators. How the Butterfly Discovered Daylight 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Heather is a natural part of heathland and moorland, where it is an important source of nectar for wild bees and other pollinators. Natural 'bumblebee medicine' found in heather 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Their world revolves around two things: nectar and sex. Man v mosquito: what to do about our biggest killer 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The red usually appears as a band of speckles, which serve as a "nectar guide" for incoming pollinators. Meet the monkeyflower, a weed that may hold the key to zebra stripes and other biological mysteries 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z It is produced from the nectar of 90 flowers that grow only in the mountains of the Anzer plateau. Animal testing: Turkish beekeeper finds thieving bears prefer premium honey 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z They switched their flying hours from night to day, Dr. Kawahara said, because nectar is more generally available during the day, when flowers are open. How the Butterfly Discovered Daylight 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z They tested nectar from 17 plants, including ivy, heather, clover and dandelion, for medicinal effects on a parasite found in the gut of bumblebees. Natural 'bumblebee medicine' found in heather 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Most animals visit flowers to pilfer nectar, and they may or may not brush up against pollen and carry it to the next flower. Surprise: Bees Need Meat 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Biologists have long assumed that Turing's mechanism is responsible for zebra stripes and leopard spots and perhaps even for monkeyflower nectar guides. Meet the monkeyflower, a weed that may hold the key to zebra stripes and other biological mysteries 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z The plant lures insects and small animals to their death with the fragrant smell of nectar. The machine always wins: what drives our addiction to social media 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Salt is otherwise scarce in a diet of plants and nectar. Butterflies and the Salt of the Earth 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z They may deplete the nectar that wild insects depend on, and diseases spread more readily among managed species than wild ones. Bees swarm Berlin, where beekeeping is booming 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Female bees, conversely, deliberately collect pollen, along with nectar, to feed their babes. Surprise: Bees Need Meat 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Why, then, would the bees keep returning if they are able to detect nectar levels? Seeking a Culprit When Bumblebee Carcasses Pile Up 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z Come for the nectar of approval, stay for the frisson of virtual death. The machine always wins: what drives our addiction to social media 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Yellowjackets deliver the insects and food they forage to the young in their nests, while nourishing themselves on nectar from flowers. Benevolent or fearsome? Yellowjackets can be both 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z For the world’s most widely used class of insecticides, systemics, the entire plant becomes poisonous, including its nectar and pollen. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Two ways in which Fourth of July coverage was lacking 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Males feed on nectar and other natural sugars. 'Bumper numbers' of biting midges forecast 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z It registers as a par 6, and as this video shows, it's a long piece of nectar. Golf makes its triumphant return to the longest hole in professional golf this week - Golf Digest 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z The invasion is weakening the bees’ tolerance to pesticides, introducing new viruses and exacerbating a shortage of flowering plants they forage for nectar. University of Maryland-led survey finds honeybee losses highest in 13 years this winter 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z For half the year, a little brown bird on the northernmost islands of the Galápagos uses its wickedly sharp beak to pick at seeds, nectar and insects. The Vampire Birds of the Galápagos Have Fascinating Inner Lives 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Bees can fly miles from their hives to retrieve nectar and pollen. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Two ways in which Fourth of July coverage was lacking 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z “These fence rows in years past were important areas for honeybees and pollinators to gain nectar and pollen, their food sources, throughout the year,” Pegorsch said. Wisconsin sees honey production drop in 2018 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z Although every bee may be exposed to pesticides, the dose is diluted by nectar or pollen samples from millions of other flowers. New Law Would Help Bees--but Could Leave Other Pollinators Out in the Cold 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z As honeybees forage for nectar, they spread pollen, fertilizing flowers that then produce fruit and nuts. University of Maryland-led survey finds honeybee losses highest in 13 years this winter 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Flowering plants evolved with bees, developing rich perfumes, colourful petals and nectar to entice them to visit. The selfish case for saving bees: it’s how to save ourselves | Alison Benjamin 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Gallagher is at her most agile in seeing deeply and exposing the nectar of this world. Port Angeles writer Tess Gallagher’s poetry collection reveals the beauty in all of us 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z The final flourish is a drizzle of honey, but who says that nectar can’t be something nice and spiced? How to nail the ultimate homemade pizza, from crust to toppings Solitary bees live under similar, albeit more extreme, conditions than bumblebees, depending on the nectar they can individually gather from nearby areas. New Law Would Help Bees--but Could Leave Other Pollinators Out in the Cold 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z In places like Maryland, where flowering plants are only abundant for a few months, honeybees already struggle to find nectar for much of the year. University of Maryland-led survey finds honeybee losses highest in 13 years this winter 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z When a bee rummages around for nectar in the flower’s center, it triggers the next stamen to come sweeping in, ready for a new bee, or the previous bee’s return. Watch a Flower That Seems to Remember When Pollinators Will Come Calling 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z A. Foraging bees use the same methods to find nectar and pollen four floors up that they use at ground level. How Bees Find Your Flowerpots 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z “It is mostly the abundant nectar that brings the bees in,” he said. Want to help bees? Plant flowering herbs 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z As a colony, they share one “stomach”: a communal reserve of nectar and pollen harvested from kilometers around, from a mix of agricultural, wild, pesticide-treated and untreated flowers. New Law Would Help Bees--but Could Leave Other Pollinators Out in the Cold 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z In a cherished myth, a Hindu god was carrying the nectar of immortality in a khumba and spilled drops in four different places — the four cities where the Kumbh is held. Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z His adviser was Gary Stiles, a leading expert on hummingbirds, under whose tutelage Dr. Rico-Guevara wrote an honors thesis on how hummingbirds hunt insects to supplement their diet of nectar, which is pure sugar. The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Up close, I was struck by the complexity of a single blossom: a large yellow star wreathed a cluster of five tubular petals, shaped like angel’s trumpets and pooled with nectar. How Beauty Is Making Scientists Rethink Evolution 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z A British retiree managed to capture a stunning image of a Long Tongue bat licking nectar from a flower while he was on vacation in Costa Rica. Incredible images show bat drinking nectar from a flower 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Despite both needing nectar to survive, they get this nutrient from different flowers—so different, in fact, that males and females might as well belong to separate species. Male and female bees have radically different taste in flowers 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Fuchsia, Epilobium canum: Found throughout the Southwest, this plant is an important nectar source for hummingbirds due to its late-season blooms. New gardens at the L.A. Zoo show us how we can help birds at home 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Dr. Rico-Guevara and Dr. Rubega showed instead that the hummingbird’s feeding method was completely different: As the forked tip of its tongue is withdrawn up the narrow bill, it traps nectar. The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Monarchs feed on the nectar in flowers, but they lay their eggs only on milkweed, which the caterpillars exclusively eat. Wisconsin had strong summer for monarch butterflies 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z From there, he set up a makeshift hideout and began capturing pictures of the animals using their elongated tongues to sip the sweet nectar inside. Incredible images show bat drinking nectar from a flower 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Males and females rarely drank nectar from the same type of flower, the team reports on tk date in Animal Behaviour. Male and female bees have radically different taste in flowers 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Dwarf Bottlebrush Tree, Callistemon hybrid: Native to Australia, the bottlebrush species serves as a source of nectar for birds and pollinators. New gardens at the L.A. Zoo show us how we can help birds at home 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z The dominant idea about how the birds suck up nectar was that the shape of the beak and the tongue produced capillary action, in which liquid rises against gravity because of mechanical forces. The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z |
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