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Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Hibiscus Sawfly (Atomacera decepta)

Hibiscus Sawfly (Atomacera decepta)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

The snowdrop or common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

The snowdrop or common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Hibiscus Sawfly (Atomacera decepta)

Hibiscus Sawfly (Atomacera decepta)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

The snowdrop or common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

The snowdrop or common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Cuckoo wasp

June 13, 2025

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Cuckoo wasp

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

Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)

June 13, 2025

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Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)

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Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)

June 12, 2025

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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…

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus)

June 12, 2025

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Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus)

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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

June 12, 2025

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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

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Notch-horned Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis)

June 12, 2025

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Notch-horned Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis)

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Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)

June 12, 2025

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Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)

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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*)?

June 12, 2025

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Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

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Jumping spider

June 12, 2025

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Jumping spider

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American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)

June 12, 2025

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American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)

Exclusive Download image The American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis) is a species of leaf beetle…