Red-tailed bumblebee

Dutch name: Steenhommel (Bombus lapidarius)

comments (6)

Ludo Sak

Lion

Nice crispy shot! Gratz on the medal, btw! Posted 13 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Great shot Joost, you keep up your reputation as a sharp shooter. And a new bumble bee introduced! Promoted to homepage. Posted 13 years ago
1. Joost Thissen
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the promotion!
  Just came back from a trip to the 'leenderheide' and did some sharp shooting there. Was able to hit some bugs with my macro gun ;) Posted 13 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Looking forward to seeing them, Joost! Posted 13 years ago
  2. 1. Joost Thissen
      
      Lion
      
      Check out the darter picture. Personally I am pretty proud of that one not only because it is close and sharp but also because I have seen such pictures made by others and now I have been able to do that too.
      
      I 'shot' some other insects too but am still busy finding the names. Posted 13 years ago

karin65207

Musk Oxen

a nice bee and a nice background too Posted 13 years ago

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 Joost Thissen

By Joost Thissen

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives

Uploaded Jun 23, 2012. Captured May 19, 2012 12:15 in Genneperweg 142, 5644 Gestel, The Netherlands.

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