Large garden bumblebee  (Bombus ruderatus)

Newly emerged large garden bumblebee queen - harrisellus variety - feeding on spear thistle

In comparison with other bumblebee species, the large garden or ruderal bumblebee, has a long face and tongue; these are adaptations for feeding on long-tubed flowers. They are black, with two yellow bands on the thorax, a single yellow band on the

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