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Lesser Long-Nosed Bats Documented Pollinating Saguaro Blooms in Sonoran Desert

Science & ResearchApr 18, 2026score 1.345 posts · 10 replies across 3 instances
Lesser long-nosed bats were documented actively feeding near and pollinating saguaro cactus flowers in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona. The primary documentation utilized professional photography equipment, specifically the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera, set to ultra-slow-motion capture. Discussion centered on the technical execution of the photography and the ecology of the sighting. @[email protected] directly questioned the source or attractant drawing the bats' attention. Simultaneously, @[email protected] derailed the ecological chat by asking a highly specific, niche query regarding 'hummingbird-equivalent term for carcinization.' The consensus confirms the bats function as essential pollinators for local desert flora. Minor operational hurdles, such as video playback issues reported by @[email protected], were the most significant points of conflict, overshadowing the largely collaborative scientific observations.

Key points

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Lesser long-nosed bats are confirmed nectar feeders and pollinators of saguaro cactus flowers.
Multiple users noted the bats' role in pollination when they feed on the flowers blooming in the Sonoran Desert.
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The primary visual evidence was captured using technical gear in ultra-slow-motion.
The documentation relied heavily on specialized equipment like the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera for enhanced capture.
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The source of the bats' eager gathering was questioned.
@[email protected] demanded to know what specific material or source was attracting the bats so intensely.
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A highly technical, classification-based query was introduced.
@[email protected] asked for the 'hummingbird-equivalent term for carcinization,' shifting focus from general ecology to taxonomy.
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Technical sharing issues plagued the initial viewing experience.
Users like @[email protected] reported concrete failures with the video playing universally across all devices.

Source posts

@[email protected]
Lesser long-nosed bats at the bird feeder. Shot with DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera in ultra-slo-mo mode, which involves a lot of interpolation. The first and last 1.5 seconds are regular 240 fps slo-mo. They're super fun to watch! Tonight I'm going to reposition the camera to the side more, to get a better view into the "flower" on the right, plus add some fill light on the left. #bats #WildlifePhotography
87 boosts · 79 favs · 5 replies · Apr 16, 2026
#wildlifephotography#bats
@[email protected]
Here's the set up, with lesser long-nosed bats flying at normal speed. If you zoom in, you can see the camera's back screen above the left tripod. The video light is on the right tripod. #bats #WildlifePhotography #SonoranDesert
13 boosts · 25 favs · 3 replies · Apr 16, 2026
#sonorandesert#wildlifephotography#bats
@[email protected]
It is time to appreciate bats today and well... EVERYDAY! Art by https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sherharon https://www.furaffinity.net/user/alsaresnolynx #batappeciationday #bats
8 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026
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@[email protected]
Pocket bats https://lemmy.world/post/45634002
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 15, 2026
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@[email protected]
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026
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