The pale Mountain Bumblebee is usually found in area associated with Bilberry, such as heaths and moorlands. Early in the season individuals are small

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The pale Mountain Bumble-bee is usually found in area associated with Bilberry, such as heaths and moorlands. Early in the season individuals tend to be smaller in body size than those later on

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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