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Thistle (Carduus acanthoides) grows in the wild in summer
A detailed macro shot showcasing a bumblebee collecting nectar from a colorful purple thistle flower. The vibrant greenery in the background emphasizes nature's beauty and the importance of pollinators in ecosystems.
Bee flying away after collecting nectar in a flower and pollinating around
Honeybee searching for nectar and pollen on pink flower of a curly thistle or Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle
Pollination of a pink thistle flower by a large bumble bee, Bombus lucorum. This bee is distinguished by its white rear end / bottom.
Honey Bee on Purple Thistle Flower - Closeup detail of bee in natural environment.
A busy Bee on a summer plant on a July afternoon.
Bumblebees are much more efficient pollinators than honey bees; they primarily forage on pollen rather than nectar and transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit.
Bumblebee pollinating a thistle flower in the garden.
Side view of a black and yellow bumble bee foraging atop a purple thistle flower.
One bee is already on the bloomed thistle and is industriously foraging and the second is flying just a second away till is landing on the same thistle
Macro of a bee pollinating a flower.
A close-up shot capturing two bumblebees busily pollinating a vibrant purple thistle flower. The intricate details of the bees and the thorny plant are clearly visible, highlighting the beauty and activity of nature.
A sunlit bumble bee feeding from a thistle flower, surrounded by buds yet to open.
Bumblebees collecting nectar on a vibrant globe thistle flower in a vivid green background.
Close up of a bumble bee on a wild flower found on a hiking trail in Bariloche, Argentina.
Thistle flower and honey bee in close up.
A bee collects pollen from a thorn.
Close up view of a bee on a thistle flower
Two small insects sharing a yummy flower
Hover fly on thistle,Eifel,Germany.\nPlease see more similar pictures of my Portfolio.\nThank you
macro detail of a bee buzzing around a bed of Melancholy thistle (cirsium heterophyllum)
Bee Gathering Nectar Purple Flower - Bee closeup macrophotography on purple thistle flower.
A flowering thistle on a meadow
bee gathering nectar from a flower
purple flower of burdock in the field. Medicinal plants
The Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is a striking member of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae), often mistaken for a bumblebee due to its dense yellow-orange hairs and bold black bands on the elytra. This mimicry helps deter predators. It’s commonly found in Europe during summer, especially on thistles and other wildflowers where it feeds on pollen and nectar. The larvae typically develop in decaying wood, playing an important role in nutrient cycling. Despite their bumblebee disguise, bee beetles are harmless and contribute to pollination in their habitats.
wasp collecting nectar on purple plant
Beautiful honey bee collecting pollen on a violet flower, with a green background out of focus, on a spring day - Valladolid - Spain
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