Sunflower, (Helianthus annuus) with worker Buff-tailed bumble-bee (Bombus terrestris), London, United Kingdom

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Bombus terrestris, the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee, is one of the most numerous bumblebee species in Europe. It is one of the main species used in greenhouse pollination, and so can be found in many countries and areas where it is not native, such as Tasmania. Moreover, it is a eusocial insect with an overlap of generations, a division of labor, and cooperative brood care.

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Location: London,United Kingdom, Great Britain
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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