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Bombus terrestris, buff-tailed bumblebee, harvesting from Snapdragons, June 2019 Funny to see how that the Bumblebee tries to gain access to the blossom. Since she is small and the blossoms are big and tight she flips over on her back to crawl inside.<br /> <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/W-axZ_ASdF8?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Bombus terrestris,Geotagged,Germany,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Bombus terrestris, buff-tailed bumblebee, harvesting from Snapdragons, June 2019

Funny to see how that the Bumblebee tries to gain access to the blossom. Since she is small and the blossoms are big and tight she flips over on her back to crawl inside.

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The Buff-tailed Bumble Bee

"Bombus terrestris", the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee, is one of the most numerous bumblebee species in Europe. It is one of the main species used in greenhouse pollination, and so can be found in many countries and areas where it is not native, such as Tasmania.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Sep 30, 2022. Captured Jun 14, 2019 18:51 in Dürerstraße 21, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/98s
  • ISO20
  • 3.99mm
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