One of the commonest of the Bumble Bees found around the UK, the White-tailed is one of the earliest of the bees to emerge in early spring.

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One of the commonest of the Bumble Bees found around the UK, the White-tailed is one of the earliest of the bees to emerge in early spring. they are also one of the largest of the Hymenoptera.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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