Bombus pratorum (Early bumblebee)♂︎

Knautia arvensis (Field scabious)

Last update: 5 December 2020


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2020-V-13


The Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) [1] is a frequent visitor of Field scabious (Knautia arvensis). This male is foraging the flowers for nectar.

Early bumblebee ♂ (Bombus pratorum) on Field scabious (Knautia arvensis)
Early bumblebee ♂ (Bombus pratorum) on Field scabious (Knautia arvensis)
Early bumblebee ♂ (Bombus pratorum) on Field scabious (Knautia arvensis)

References

1 Nederlands Soortenregister

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