Yep, the most dangerous phrase in science--- "that makes sense!" I should have checked for the coincidence of nectar with the signalling by the standard. That would have been added evidence.
Just set up a pollination cage at my house for the WISFAL population of Medicago falcata (yellow alfalfa) with alfalfa leaf cutter bees. May have too high a bee/flower ratio because there are some bee fights going on whenever I look.
This was great! I really enjoyed the many examples of a single idea, and I think your theory sounds perfectly plausible!
Yep, the most dangerous phrase in science--- "that makes sense!" I should have checked for the coincidence of nectar with the signalling by the standard. That would have been added evidence.
Just set up a pollination cage at my house for the WISFAL population of Medicago falcata (yellow alfalfa) with alfalfa leaf cutter bees. May have too high a bee/flower ratio because there are some bee fights going on whenever I look.
Bee wars?
Solitary bees, so probably just gladiatorial. :)
Love this one!