Bombus sylvestris (Lepeletier, 1832), (forest cuckoo bumblebee)
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31 May 2004 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record SummaryVisiting Marsh Thistle
Found asImago
Date31 May 2004
Associated organismCirsium palustre
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 20’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland

Notes:

Hind tibia without pollen basket, tergites visible through hair.

Thorax with anterior yellow band. Abdomen with anterior yellow band, central white band and ginger-tipped tail.

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