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„Bombus terrestris", the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee I was astonished to see her this afternoon because it is pretty late in the year.  Bombus terrestris,Buff-tailed Bumble Bee,Fall,Geotagged,Germany Click/tap to enlarge

„Bombus terrestris", the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee

I was astonished to see her this afternoon because it is pretty late in the year.

    comments (6)

  1. Also unusually high temperatures in Germany, Alexander? Posted 2 years ago
    1. Yes, it is too warm for the end of October Ferdy! Posted 2 years ago
      1. Same here, but soon will change. Posted 2 years ago
        1. Enjoyed another sunny and warm day today and the forecast says it‘s going to stay until Tuesday!
          That‘s this year a real Golden October!
          Posted 2 years ago
  2. Beautiful shot Alex. Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thank you Annie!
      Happy New Year!
      Posted 2 years ago

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"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.

Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Oct 26, 2022. Captured Oct 26, 2022 16:23 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/122s
  • ISO40
  • 3mm