This little one fell into my watering can yesterday in the field, and in a moment of Mark Berkery inspiration, I photographed her while letting her dry on my finger. My photographs are not as nice as his, but still cute, I hope!
It’s like how to wash your hair, but for bees.

Step One: Stretch!

Step Two: reach for antenna.

Step Three: grab antenna

Step Four: pull antenna down

Step Five: arrange it so that it can be pulled along the inside of your legs

Step Six: pull it through your legs, thereby cleaning it of any debris

All clean!
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