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Buff-tailed bumblebee on White Clover, Heesch, Netherlands Second species of bumblebee found in our garden targeting white clover. Keys for this species are:<br /> - Tip of abdomen light-haired (white)<br /> - Bottom part of thorax black-haired<br /> <br /> This combination sets it apart from Bombus hortorum.<br /> <br /> The other species found:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/97689/common_carder-bee_on_white_clover_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Common Carder-bee on White Clover, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/97689_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=56bwVYaEFxSAIJ6KIDJphpqitNA%3D" width="200" height="192" alt="Common Carder-bee on White Clover, Heesch, Netherlands One of the perks of allowing Clover to grow on a lawn is the abundance of bumblebees making use of it. <br /> <br /> This is the most common species in the Netherlands. The colorful hair on the thorax is variable based on region, and can be yellow or orange. Key identification point (not seen from this angle) are the light hairs at the end of the abdomen.<br /> <br /> Second species of bumblebee found:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/97690/buff-tailed_bumblebee_on_white_clover_heesch_netherlands.html Bombus pascuorum,Common Carder-bee,Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World" /></a></figure> Bombus terrestris,Buff-tailed bumblebee,Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge

Buff-tailed bumblebee on White Clover, Heesch, Netherlands

Second species of bumblebee found in our garden targeting white clover. Keys for this species are:
- Tip of abdomen light-haired (white)
- Bottom part of thorax black-haired

This combination sets it apart from Bombus hortorum.

The other species found:

Common Carder-bee on White Clover, Heesch, Netherlands One of the perks of allowing Clover to grow on a lawn is the abundance of bumblebees making use of it. <br /> <br /> This is the most common species in the Netherlands. The colorful hair on the thorax is variable based on region, and can be yellow or orange. Key identification point (not seen from this angle) are the light hairs at the end of the abdomen.<br /> <br /> Second species of bumblebee found:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/97690/buff-tailed_bumblebee_on_white_clover_heesch_netherlands.html Bombus pascuorum,Common Carder-bee,Europe,Heesch,Netherlands,World

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 10, 2020. Captured Jun 20, 2020 16:18.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/4.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm