The queen white-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) can be told apart from queens of the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) by its white 'tail' (not clearly visible in this shot). They can also be separated from garden bumblebees (Bombus hortorum) by the lack of a stripe at the posterior of the thorax.
Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.
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