macro of two gray-black and fluffy caucasian striped bee melitta tricincta on a white-purple thistle flower

age alpine apiary apocrita 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 mood multicolored nectar nutrients phantom pharmacy plant pollen pollination population rare recovery satellite society spring sting striped summer sumptuous symbol vanishing wax winged