VAR of desert bee landing in center of large yellow blossom, immersing itself; bee covered with pollen when it comes up again, flying off. MS of female digger bee digging hole in desert floor. ECU of bee covering itself with pollen from center of yellow flower. VAR of slew of male bees trying to be first with female on desert floor (their sole function in life). VAR of curve-billed thrasher walking on desert floor, looking for dead male bees, several saguaro cactuses in background. MCU PAN R of holes that female bees have dug in desert floor, some displaying elaborate covered entrances. ECU of female digger bee excavating its burrow in desert ground. (42772)