Under the Microscope: A Close Look at a Pollen Wasp

Under the Microscope: A Close Look at a Pollen Wasp

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Under the Microscope: A Close Look at a Pollen Wasp

Our Grootbos Foundation Conservation Research Team recently captured this incredible shot of a pollen wasp under the microscope! These fascinating creatures play a vital role in pollination, and our team is always uncovering more about the intricate biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region.

By studying these small but mighty pollinators, we gain deeper insights into how to protect and preserve our unique ecosystem. 

Under the Microscope: A Close Look at a Pollen Wasp

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...

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