Bee and Prickly Sphere!

Yeah, I know that y'all have indicated what these things are, but just couldn't find it in time for the posting. But the bee surely seemed to like them.

[Milanie]

They're button balls I think. I use to see loads of bees and butterflies on them - haven't seen any this year. Nice close-up of the bee.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

It may just be me, but that looks like a Covid ball ;-P
Terrific capture!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh wow!

[Diana]

Great close up of the bee and this unusual flower.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Beautiful capture

[Anne Pancella]

Looks like Buttonbush to me. Were you near water?