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bee genus Bombus on cross-leaved heath

bee genus Bombus / erica tetralis

Photo by AlexKonig
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Field Notes

Description:

cross-leaved heath (glockenheide [german]) and common bumblebee genus: bombus ( gewöhnliche biene)

Notes:

that's not my area, but if you will, take it on. I meant the bee but if you know the plant as well, it schould be great !!!!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
AlexKonig
thanks again, i was just upload/ rename the spotting, after searching from your both suggestions , i could set the description right.
Ashish
http://www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=25&wildflower=Heather,%20Bell
Ashish
Miguel you look to be approached at plant ID..!!
MiguelDelSol
looks like an ericaceae family plant. perhaps a heath or heather. kinda similar to Bog Rosemary, also
AlexKonig
it was a common european (west-germany) bee. and for the plant i wll look today after i have uploadet my spottings. thanks ashish
Ashish
Lamiaceae family plant... Insect like Bumble bee.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2011

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