The Bilberry Bumble-Bee is confined to heathlands where Bilberry shrubs are found, often in association with heather moorlands and at higher altitudes

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The Bilberry Bumble-Bee is confined to heathlands where Bilberry shrubs are found, often in association with heather moorlands and at higher altitudes. The male has a noticeable yellow collar

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Size: 4800px × 3337px
Location: Sutton Bank, North York National Park, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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