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Apis mellifera
A European honeybee spotted in a nearby meadow. The flower is a field scabious (Knautia arvensis).
Native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Introduced to the Americas.
Recent years have seen a worrying decline in European honey bee colonies (Colony Collapse Disaster). Various reasons for this have been brought forward, including climate change, pesticides and the effect of a parasite. Local beekeepers had no honey 2 years ago, but bees seemed to return last year. The second shot shows beehives in a neighbouring meadow which were buzzing with activity.
Spotted on May 29, 2011
Submitted on May 31, 2011
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