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Take a closer look! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘€These fascinating eyes belong to some of the Earthโ€™s most vital workers: the bee. ๐Ÿ Did you know that bees can see ultraviolet light and help pollinate over 75% of flowering plants? Their compound eyes give them a unique view of the world, allowing them to spot flowers and navigate their busy, pollinating journeys. ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ’ This Earth Day, letโ€™s honor these incredible creatures by supporting pollinator-friendly gardens, reducing pesticide use, and preserving their natural habitats. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒผ Link in our story for more captivating photos from the USGS Bee Lab! #EveryDayIsEarthDay #EarthDay #EarthDay2025 #BeeAwareness Image 1: Three Spotted Digger Bee (Habropoda exellens), Utah Image 2: Green Burrowing Bee (Ctenocolletes smaragdinus), Australia Image 3: Colorado Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon coloradinus), South Dakota Image 4: Leaf Cutting Bee (Megachile mendica), Maryland

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