A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae). This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.

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beetography > A bee foraging on a blue spiderwort flower.

Zach's backyard garden, planted by his dear wife.

beetography > A bee foraging on a starthistle flower.

Just found this one from my old pile, by the old Nikon Coolpix 990 (point and shoot camera). Shot in Oct 2002 (it only took me 3 years to find what I have!)

beetography > A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae). Starthistle produces light honey that has a pleasent taste. This plant, however, is also considered a weed due to its invasive nature.

This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.
This bee was

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beetography > A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae).

This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.

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beetography > A bee foraging on a startthistle flower. This plant is considered an invasive species is under control in many states. It does produce nice-tasting, light honey.

beetography > A bee foraging on a startthistle flower. This plant is startthistle, knapweed, Centaurea, bee, honey bee, honeybee, Apis melliferastartthistle, knapweed, Centaurea, bee, honey bee, honeybee, Apis melliferastartthistle, knapweed, Centaurea, bee, honey bee, honeybee, Apis melliferastartthistle, knapweed, Centaurea, bee, honey bee, honeybee, Apis melliferaconsidered an invasive species and is under control in many states. It does produce nice-tasting, light honey.

A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae).

This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.

Camera: Nikon Corporation (Nikon D70) |

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original size: 3008px x 2000px |

Current: 600px x 399px |

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