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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

Thistle flower and honey bee in close up.

Close up of a bumble bee on a wild flower found on a hiking trail in Bariloche, Argentina.

Honeybee searching for nectar and pollen on pink flower of a curly thistle or Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle

Close up view of a bee on a thistle flower

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.

Honey Bee on Purple Thistle Flower - Closeup detail of bee in natural environment.

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

Pollination of a pink thistle flower by a large bumble bee, Bombus lucorum. This bee is distinguished by its white rear end / bottom.

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 busy Bee on a summer plant on a July afternoon.

Bumblebees collecting nectar on a vibrant globe thistle flower in a vivid green background.

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A bee collects pollen from a thorn.

Bumblebee pollinating a thistle flower in the garden.

A sunlit bumble bee feeding from a thistle flower, surrounded by buds yet to open.

Two small insects sharing a yummy flower

A honey bee searches for pollen on a thistle flower, she is covered in pollen.

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

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.

purple flower of burdock in the field. Medicinal plants

bee gathering nectar from a flower

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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