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Picture of the day
Western honey bee
A Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) about to land on a milk thistle flower. This species of honey bee consists of several subspecies, originating from throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. The honey bee is an important pollinator, but Colony Collapse Disorder threatens the existence of commercial beekeeping operations worldwide.Photo credit: Fir0002