A small solitary bee collects pollen from the voluptuous white flowers with pink anthers of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Also called Quickthorn or May. Cuckmere Haven, Sussex, UK. 28 May2006.

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A small solitary bee collects pollen from the voluptuous white flowers with pink anthers of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Also called Quickthorn or May. Cuckmere Haven, Sussex, UK. 28 May2006.

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