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This is one of my sleepy bees that hang out in the late summer on my mountain mint plant. It is covered with drowsy bumble bees that enjoy the nectar so much they fall asleep right on the petals of th

This is one of my sleepy bees that hang out in the late summer on my mountain mint plant. It is covered with drowsy bumble bees that enjoy the nectar so much they fall asleep right on the petals of the plant and practically fall off.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2010
Date Uploaded: 12.2010
Photo Location: Halifax, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Kristen Hand