A White-tailed Bumble-bee is attracted to the scented flower of a Japanese Rose where it gathers pollen to take back to the hive.
A White-tailed Bumble-bee is attracted to the scented flower of a Japanese Rose where it gathers pollen to take back to the hive. This attraction helps the flower pollinate.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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