A macro photo of a bee on a lavender plant, taken in summer in Scotland. I believe this is an ashy mining bee.

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Size: 4325px × 2885px
Location: Fraserburgh, Scotland
Photo credit: © Ashara / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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