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25-04-2010, 06:47 PM
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| | | Bombus
Over this weekend with the doors open thanks to the nice weather, there has been a procession of queen Bombus of one sort or another flying in and ending up as usual running up and down the windows until i capture and release them.
One or two were real beauties and the last one today was no exception, obviously a queen but one which was almost completely black, i should have taken a photo but didn't.
Just wondered what species or variety it was as i don't think i have noticed one that colour before.
Any ideas anyone?
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25-04-2010, 07:02 PM
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| | | Re: Bombus
If it was completely black except for a red or reddish orange tail, I would suggest starting with Bombus lapidarius. |
25-04-2010, 07:04 PM
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Evening Ian,
Look up Anthophora plumipes and Melecta albifrons... 
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25-04-2010, 07:29 PM
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| | | Re: Bombus
I would bet on female Anthophora plumipes! Plentiful in my garden currently. |
25-04-2010, 09:01 PM
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| | | Re: Bombus
In the New Forest, it could just conceivably be a dark form of Bombus jonellus |
26-04-2010, 06:32 PM
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| | | Re: Bombus
Hi Geoff, unfortunately not Bombus lapidarius.
Jason, thanks for your suggestions, it could be Anthophora plumipes but not 100% sure but its definitely not Melecta albifrons, the shape was all wrong.
Eucera, I think Bombus jonellus is the best bet, very similar to the picture in the Gallery apart from the colour of the one photographed, will keep a lookout for it and try to get a picture, assuming it is still local.
Thanks everyone for all you help
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