Bombus pratorum (Early bumblebee)♀︎

Nepeta sp.

Last update: 30 November 2019


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2019-V-24


The Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) is a common bee in the Netherlands in diverse biotopes including gardens.
A yearly returning inhabitant of the garden, seen here on Nepeta spec. in different color variations.

Weidehommel (Bombus pratorum)
Weidehommel (Bombus pratorum)
Weidehommel (Bombus pratorum)

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