When Cistus bushes start to bloom, they become the most popular feeding spot for all kinds of insects. One bush can have dozens of flowers open in the same.
Dozens of flowers full of delicious pollen and nectar! :)
Tropinota beetles are big and tend to take over the whole flower. They are rough and don't care if someone (me) is watching. And there is a lot to look at. They will move around and push aside all the stamens. And when they are done, they tend to leave a mess behind.
The little bees are a lot gentles. They almost drown in all the yellow fluff and leave only when they are all covered in yellow dust.
We cannot forget Honey Bees.
Pollen, nectar... anything goes :)
Please notice a different technique here. Probably because of their size.
Little Hoverfly was looking for one too.
They are fun to watch, but damn hard to catch.
Late for the party?
Not really.
There is a lot more flowers to come.
Shot with Nikon D5500 + Sigma 105mm lens
All photos and text are my own.
