| Anthophora plumipes?
Derek and his mum said yesterday they had seen an all-black bumblebee (feeding on agapanthus) which was unfortunately moving about too fast to photograph. It was about the same size as a buff-tailed bumblebee. I'd have said it was probably anthrophora plumipes, but would they still be around at this time of year (in Essex)? And, if not, could anyone suggest an alternative? |