mating honeybees

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Male (drone) honeybee coupled to female (queen) bee. Honeybees normally mate on the wing. This pair were possibly grounded by strong coastal winds

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Size: 4032px × 3030px
Location: Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © steve deeley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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