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Buff-tailed Bumble Bee

Bombus terrestris

Photo by RachelHibberd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Has broad yellow bands on thorax and abdomen. The workers have a white tail with a subtle buff line separating the tail from the rest of the abdomen.

Habitat:

Common and widespread UK bee. Builds nest in burrows.

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PublishedAugust 11, 2013

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