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Bumble bee

Bombus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This bumble bee was one one of few insects still active on a cool autumn day. The flower is a Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). These flowers were among the last ones still in bloom in the area of spotting and played host to several species of bumble bees.

Habitat:

Damp meadow on forest edge, alt. 1400m ASL.

Notes:

Help with species ID appreciated.

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Comments (2)
Jae
Nice photos, Daniele.

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PublishedOctober 1, 2014

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