longhorn bee genus melissodes collecting pollen on a yellow wildflower in colorado during springtime

melissodes native species pollination agriculture bee behavior foraging biodiversity blooming botanical botany close colorado conservation ecosystem entomology environmental science fauna flora flowering plants weeds garden pollinators habitat insect activity habits observation insects longhorn mountain natural beauty nature lovers nectar outdoor adventure outdoors pollinating process pollinator seasonal spring blooms wild wildflower wildlife yellow flower petals genus collecting pollen springtime collects bright