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Bombus lucorum
B. lucorum is a large bumblebee, the queen having a length of 18–22 mm (0.71–0.87 in) and a wingspan of around 36 mm (1.4 in). The workers are normally somewhat smaller. The species has a short proboscis. The predominant colour is black, with a pale yellow collar, another yellow band on the second tergite (abdominal segment), and a white tail. Both darker and paler forms exist.
Garden in abbey Villers La Ville.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2014
Submitted on Sep 5, 2014
3 Comments
Yes, I think you are right, thanks! :-)
Possibly Bombus lucorum ?
Photo 3 is fab! I love bees. Great shots Marta. Thank you for sharing :)