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New pollen-replacing 'power bars' give bees nutrients they need to survive (www.goodgoodgood.co)
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[โ€“] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Huh. Apparently bees do eat pollen, for the proteins and fats it contains. I thought it was only nectar, but no.

[โ€“] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

Yes. Pupae are fed a mix of pollen and nectar/honey called "bee bread". (Honey is nectar that has its water content reduced to 20% and is sealed, to prevent fermentation.)