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Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Photo by dolomedia
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Field Notes

Description:

Looking at the identification guides I think this is a Queen Buff-tailed Bumblebee.

Habitat:

Gardens and wildflower meadows.

Notes:

I don't know the name of the plant in the picture. It was certainly popular with the bees though with up to 6 at a time on it

Reference Links:

EOL Search: Bombus terrestris, Bombus terrestris

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