Bombus bohemicus
By Pimpernel
- 12 Jul, 2012
- 20 likes
This is one of the Cuckoo bees. They find the nests of their host species Bombus lucorum, usually killing the Queen and take over the nest.
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Fantastic Pimp, in my favs too
12 Jul, 2012
Stunning detail of the wings there Pimp.....I have some glass like this.
12 Jul, 2012
Never heard of Cuckoo bees before- I guess every species probably has its opportunists. Love bee info.
Lil, your glass sounds gorgeous too.
12 Jul, 2012
that's a great shot, nice one Pimms...
12 Jul, 2012
how interesting, didnt know that ;o)
12 Jul, 2012
Learnt something new too:) Thanks:)
12 Jul, 2012
Great details, he looks so fluffy & them wings look quite strong!
12 Jul, 2012
Love the picture XXX
12 Jul, 2012
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuckoo_bee
12 Jul, 2012
Love it.Jx
13 Jul, 2012
You can see the individual cells in the wings if you look closely! Amazing, Pims!
14 Jul, 2012
Blimey - you learn something new everyday on here. Thanks Pimp :-)
16 Jul, 2012
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oh, what a gorgeous photo! that's gone straight into my faves. the colour, the definition, the beatiful wings - Pim, you should go in for nature picture contetss, there'd be no contest!
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