File:AD2009Aug08 Bombus pratorum.jpg

Summary
The early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) is one of the smaller bumblebees. It can be found throughout Europe, except for the Iberian peninsula. The specimen in the picture is a fully grown worker (female) – measuring 14 mm from head to abdomen. It is landing on an Echinacea purpurea flower.

Date:8 August 2009

Author:Ernie