The Patagonian Bumblebee (Bombus dahlbomii) on lavender flowers. T

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The Patagonian Bumblebee (Bombus dahlbomii) on lavender flowers. This bee is being out-compteted by the Eurpoean Buff Tailed Bubblebee (Bombus terrestris) introduced for fruit tree pollination. Bombus terrestis competes with Bombus dahlbornii and spreads the parasite Apicystis bombi. El Chaltén, Argentina. 02Mar13

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Size: 3041px × 3034px
Location: El Chaltén, Argentina.
Photo credit: © MichaelGrantWildlife / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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