Collecting, Pt. 2 - _TNY_8896

Some sort of mining-bee (Andrena sp.) busy harvesting the good stuff from a great masterwort (Astrantia major).

 

Given how worn the hair on the thorax is, this one has probably been around for a while. The hairs wear off and don't grow back.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/35313268064/

Done