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"Bombus terrestris", the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee This hard working Bumblebee had harvested already a heavy load of pollen but was continuing to collect. Bombus terrestris,Buff-tailed Bumble Bee,Geotagged,Germany,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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

This hard working Bumblebee had harvested already a heavy load of pollen but was continuing to collect.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Must be heavy! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Yes, compared to the tiny body and considering that she had those pollen „bags“ on both sides.
      Interestingly it didn‘t seem to hinder her flying and moving. Strong lil‘ creatures!       Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        They are amazing! Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
          Alexander Hassmueller
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          Yes, they are! Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

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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 Aug 16, 2023. Captured Aug 15, 2023 19:16 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/297s
  • ISO16
  • 3mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.