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Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) Dutch name: Steenhommel Bombus lapidarius,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)

Dutch name: Steenhommel

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"Bombus lapidarius" is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus "Melanobombus". Commonly known as the red-tailed bumblebee, "B. lapidarius" can be found throughout much of Central Europe. Known for its distinctive black and red body, this social bee is important in pollination.

Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Nov 17, 2012. Captured Jul 25, 2012 19:14 in N2, Land Forum, 5657 Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/400s
  • ISO100
  • 90mm