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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Download image Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens)…

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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

Download image 🕷️ Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) The green crab spider, Diaea dorsata, is…

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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Download image Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens)…

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Cuckoo wasp (Crysis)
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Cuckoo wasp

Download full size image Cuckoo wasps, also known as emerald wasps or jewel wasps, are…

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Orange gull (Cepora judith)
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Orange gull (Cepora judith)

Free Download full size image The Orange Gull (Cepora judith) is a captivating butterfly species…

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Jumping spider
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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

🕷️ Overview Free Download full size image Jumping spiders belong to the family Salticidae, the…

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Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)
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Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

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### 🐝 Common Carder Bee (*Bombus pascuorum*) – Overview The **Common Carder Bee** is a widespread species of **bumblebee** found throughout **Europe** and parts of **Asia**. It’s easily recognized by its **gingery-brown fur** and its gentle behavior. As one of the last bumblebees active into autumn, it's a vital late-season pollinator. --- ### 🔍 **Identification** | Feature | Description | | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Size** | Workers: 10–14 mmQueens: 15–18 mmMales: 13–15 mm | | **Color** | Ginger-brown thorax; variable abdomen (tan, brown, or dark bands) | | **Hair** | Fluffy, with a soft and “carded” appearance (hence the name) | | **Face** | Long-tongued; adapted for deep flowers | > Similar species include *Bombus muscorum* and *Bombus humilis*, but *B. pascuorum* is more common in gardens and urban settings. --- ### 🌼 **Habitat & Flowers** * Found in **gardens**, **meadows**, **hedgerows**, **roadsides**, and **urban areas**. * Forages from a wide range of flowers, including: * **Red clover**, **vetch**, **dead-nettle**, **knapweed**, **lavender**, and **borage**. --- ### 🐝 **Nesting Behavior** * Nests **above ground** in dense grass, moss, or compost heaps. * The queen uses **moss and grass to "card" and line the nest**, giving the species its name. * Colonies are **relatively small** (50–150 workers). --- ### ♻️ **Life Cycle** 1. **Spring**: Queen emerges and finds a nest site. 2. **Early Summer**: First brood of workers hatches. 3. **Mid–Late Summer**: Male bees and new queens produced. 4. **Autumn**: Males and old queens die; new queens hibernate. --- ### 🧠 **Fun Facts** * Unlike honeybees, bumblebee colonies **do not survive winter** — only **new queens overwinter**. * One of the **last bumblebee species active into October/November**, depending on the region. * Considered a **key pollinator** in both wild and agricultural ecosystems. --- ### 🌱 **How to Help Them** * Grow nectar-rich flowers that bloom from spring to autumn. * Avoid using pesticides, especially neonicotinoids. * Leave areas of unmown grass or log piles for potential nesting sites. --- Would you like a comparison between *Bombus pascuorum* and other common bumblebees in your area (e.g., *Bombus terrestris*, *Bombus lapidarius*)?
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Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Download image 🦋 Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a large, lemon-yellow butterfly…

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Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
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Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Download image The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is a small, widespread butterfly belonging to the…

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Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)
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Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

Download image The Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a strikingly beautiful moth that belongs…

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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Download image The European Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) is a fascinating and relatively common…

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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Download image 🦋 Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) – Overview The Mazarine Blue is a charming…

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Rubber root borer (Batocera rubus)
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Rubber root borer (Batocera rubus)

Download image Rubber Root Borer (Batocera rubus) The Rubber Root Borer, Batocera rubus, is a…

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Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)
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Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)

Download full size image The Sarcophaga carnaria, commonly called the flesh fly, is a medium-to-large…

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Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
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Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

Download image 🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful…

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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Download image The European Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) is a fascinating and relatively common…

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Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
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Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

Download image Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the…

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European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
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European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

Download full size image Overview The European garden spider, Araneus diadematus, also known as the…

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Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)
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Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Download image The Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a distinctive and striking species of butterfly…

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