Honey Bee (apis mellifera)
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A macro shot of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) resting on a flower, possibly a type of Gaillardia. Managed to get a few decent close-ups one hot August. It didn’t require too much patience. They are apparently common throughout the UK from March to October.
This one is likely to be a female because of its elbowed antennae and the fact it is collecting pollen. Correct me if I am wrong.
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