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Stemmacantha rhapontica, Gewöhnliche Bergscharte, Compositae, Asteraceae, Giant scabiosa
Single creeping thistle in bloom close-up view with selective focus
Close up view of a bee on a thistle flower
Hover fly on thistle,Eifel,Germany.\nPlease see more similar pictures of my Portfolio.\nThank you
Thistle flower against a black background
tle (Ptilostemon casabonae) stock photo
Close-up macro shot of a colorful beetle perched on vibrant purple wildflowers with blurred background.
Honeybee searching for nectar and pollen on pink flower of a curly thistle or Carduus crispus, the curly plumeless thistle or welted thistle
A bee gathers nectar from a vibrant purple thistle. The bee's yellow and black stripes contrast beautifully with the flower's color, highlighting nature's intricate details.
Different plants attract a wide variety of insect species to help spread their pollen. Photo taken at Kalvebod Fælled, on the southern tip of Amager Island, in a large nature reserve located about 30 minutes from downtown Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
Close up view of a bee on a thistle flower
Thistle flower
Green bug on a thistle blossom. Close up of insect in natural environment.
Flowers and meadows in Krusne mountains with sunny color day
Blossom of the thistle species Mantisalca salmantica
The Elk Thistle (Cirsium eatonii) is a thistle native to Jackson Hole in Wyoming. As its name implies, elk feed on this plant. It is also called Everts Thistle after Truman Everts, a member of the 1870 Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition, who explored the area that later became Yellowstone National Park.  Everts became lost and survived for a month by eating the elk thistle.  This elk thistle in bloom was photographed at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming, USA.
Bee collecting nectar in a flower and pollinating
The Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is a striking member of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae), often mistaken for a bumblebee due to its dense yellow-orange hairs and bold black bands on the elytra. This mimicry helps deter predators. It’s commonly found in Europe during summer, especially on thistles and other wildflowers where it feeds on pollen and nectar. The larvae typically develop in decaying wood, playing an important role in nutrient cycling. Despite their bumblebee disguise, bee beetles are harmless and contribute to pollination in their habitats.
A moth perched on the spear thistle wild flower.
Grasshopper hiding in a thistle  flower
One bee is already on the bloomed thistle and is industriously foraging and the second is flying just a second away till is landing on the same thistle
Close-up of a fluffy fuchsia-purple flower.
An insect on a thistle flower in a delicate macro image
Closeup of vibrant colored wildflower in Texas Hill Country
macrophotography an insect captured in the frame in spring from a close distance
Zygaena fausta is a member of the family Zygaenidae, the day-flying burnet moths. Its bright aposematic colours of red, white and black on the wings indicate to possible predators such as birds that it is foul tasting or poisonous.
Essex Skipper on a Thistle
A close-up view of a thistle bud with fine, spiky details standing out against a smooth, muted background. The delicate structure and subtle colors create a calm, natural atmosphere. The image highlights the intricate texture and resilience of wild plants.
Syrphid flies, A hoverfly on a flower, A close-up
Bumblebee pollinating a thistle flower in the garden.
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