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A Nikon D200 — 1/250s ƒ/9 ISO 200 at 300 mm

N 34 B 974 C 166 E Sep 11, 2009 F Jan 29, 2017

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Diergaarde Blijdorp Rotterdam
Zoo Rotterdam
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Early Bumble Bee.
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Early Bumble Bee.

by D@nnyR Photogr@phics (Award Counter Works Perfect)

N 12 B 168 C 35 E Apr 17, 2024 F Apr 17, 2024

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The early bumblebee or early-nesting bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) is a small bumblebee with a wide distribution in most of Europe and parts of Asia. It is very commonly found in the UK and emerges to begin its colony cycle as soon as February which is earlier than most other species, hence its common name. There is even some evidence that the early bumblebee may be able to go through two colony cycles in a year. Like other bumblebees, Bombus pratorum lives in colonies with queen and worker castes. Bombus pratorum queens use aggressive behavior rather than pheromones to maintain dominance over the workers.

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