Carder Bee (Bombus spp) A type of bumble bee - Probably Bombus pascuorum - England UK - Collecting nectar and pollen

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Carder Bee (Bombus spp) A type of bumble bee - Probably Bombus pascuorum - England UK - Collecting nectar and pollen from thistle blossoms - Makes an above ground ball shaped nest of moss grass and leaves which they weave or card together

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Size: 3661px × 5491px
Location: England
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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