A bee with mites collects pollen from a Marsh Marigold

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On a warm spring day a bee descends on the pond side marsh marigold to collect pollen. The bee is carrying mites which can bee seen on the body, behind its head.

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Size: 4272px × 2177px
Location: Hassocks BN6 8DR, UK
Photo credit: © Brian A Dandridge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: bee, bees, insect, macro, marigold, marsh, photography, pollen, wildlife