macro of a caucasian bee of the melitta genus on a thistle flower

age alpine apiary bee beehive biological breed buzzing caucasus close colony colorful crawl family fauna fluffy fly furry group guarded historical honeycomb hymenoptera insect joy living macro meadow melitta mood multicolored nectar nutrients phantom pharmacy plant pollen pollination population rare recovery satellite society spring sting striped summer sumptuous symbol tricincta vanishing wax winged