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Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)
Reference: BB7
Location: Totton, Hampshire
Gallery: Bumblebees,
This is the earliest bumblebee to nest in Britain and the common english name of Bombus pratorum is Early Nesting Bumblebee. They are tiny especially some of the first workers in April. Males, like this one, first appear as early as June.