leahcimp
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- Jun 24, 2012
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I've heard a number of times in the past that this particular type of dropping is bee poo.
I park outside, no trees where I park at home, and I notice 10-15 of these each time I wash my vehicle (full-size black PU).:autowash:
It makes sense to me. Is there agreement among the experts on this one particular type of "stuff"?![]()
I guess it is bee poop/digested pollen, according to this 2007 article in the LA Times: What's behind spots on autos? - Los Angeles Times
Here's the relevant excerpt:
So I went to the superagency that manages our air, the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The scientists at AQMD are on top of this one. They have seen the yellow spots, collected samples, put them under a microscope and have concluded they are bee pollen, said agency spokeswoman Tina Cherry.
I wondered why bees would drop their pollen, when they should be carrying it back to the hive to make honey. AQMD's explanation seemed close but not quite correct. Susan Cobey, a research associate at the UC Davis bee laboratory, said it is not pollen but bee poop -- or more politely, digested pollen.
Just surprising that a bee can produce waste that large. Thanks for chiming in everyone.