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Red-tailed Bumblebee Red-tailed bumblebee taking advantage of the early pollen and nectar. Bombus lapidarius,Cumbria,Kings Meaburn,Red-tailed bumblebee Click/tap to enlarge

Red-tailed Bumblebee

Red-tailed bumblebee taking advantage of the early pollen and nectar.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    A good reason to leave dandelions standing! Posted 3 years ago
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      NattyOne
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      Yes they're a real boon for the bumblebees early on. Posted 3 years ago

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The Red-tailed Bumble Bee

"Bombus lapidarius" is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus "Melanobombus". Commonly known as the red-tailed bumblebee, "B. lapidarius" can be found throughout much of Central Europe. Known for its distinctive black and red body, this social bee is important in pollination.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by NattyOne
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Uploaded May 10, 2022. Captured Apr 22, 2022 16:33.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/7.1
  • 1/790s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm