A deadly trap for the bee indeed, ted. Even vegetal nature uses deception to trap victims. However, I think the bee doesn't realize this. Wonderful capture though!
If you think you can't accept something, try to change it. But if this doesn't work, don't be frustrated, but give it later another try. The one who perseveres wins!
Please CLICK HERE to see my journal! Feel free to save my images or to add them to your favorites.
For Sandi's query: Insects and other prey are attracted to the mouth of the pitcher by a trail of nectar-secreting glands that extend downward along the lip to the interior of the pitcher. The throat of the pitcher, just below the lip, is very smooth and sends the bug or critter tumbling down into the liquid pool at the bottom of the pitcher, where it drowns. The body is then digested by enzymes secreted within the leaf. Yum! Hungarian stew, anyone?
If you've ever wanted to make a difference but found it hard to believe that one person could... check out the Kiva Team Caedes discussion thread and discover that anything is possible.
Wonderful capture though!