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Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) The males also have yellow on them, so this is a male.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Steenhommel Bombus lapidarius,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)

The males also have yellow on them, so this is a male.

Dutch name: Steenhommel

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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
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2012. Captured Jul 18, 2010 12:10 in Putstraat 6, 6235 Ulestraten, The Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D60
  • f/5.6
  • 10/12500s
  • ISO400
  • 185mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.