Carder bee? ....I think

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  1. Dave W

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    Not so common in our garden compared to bumble bees.
    Hard to get a good clear shot as it kept moving as did the sunflower it was feeding on.

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    Don't know if it is a Carder Bee or not, Dave, but I do know that they are wonderful shots of it. :gnthb:

    The third one is exceptional - just look at all the pollen it has collected, a whole bagful on the back leg and the detail of the furry coat - wow!
     
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    Nice macro work Dave.
    I was thinking how awful it must be if bees get hayfever.....:hehe:
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    :gnthb:Great shots Dave it is one of the Carder Bees Bombus pascuorum female.
     
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    Cracking shots DaveW:)
     
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    Truly amazing shots...............
     
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