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Bombus hortorum, the garden bumblebee or small garden bumblebee Here you can clearly see the elongated head and long tongue, one of the distinguishing features to its bigger sister, the buff tailed bumblebee. A very diligent worker, trying to bring as much pollen back to the nest as possible. Bombus hortorum,Garden Bumble Bee,Geotagged,Germany,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Bombus hortorum, the garden bumblebee or small garden bumblebee

Here you can clearly see the elongated head and long tongue, one of the distinguishing features to its bigger sister, the buff tailed bumblebee. A very diligent worker, trying to bring as much pollen back to the nest as possible.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Great an useful description to tell them apart, thanks Alexander. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thanks Ferdy! They look very similar on the first glance. Posted 2 years ago

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The Garden Bumble Bee

"Bombus hortorum" is a species of bumblebee. It bears the common name Garden bumblebee, and can be found in most of Europe up to 70ºN, as well as parts of Asia and New Zealand.

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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 Jun 19, 2023. Captured Jun 15, 2023 17:08 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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