I spotted this very unusual black and white bumblebee in the garden yesterday. It was NOT at all co-operative about having its photo taken and the minute I got close enough to focus on it, off it buzzed, in a very fast straight line to the far side of the paddock. The nearest thing to it I could find was the Bombus bohemicus (Gypsy's Cuckoo Bumblebee) but I have just found some further photos and mine has no golden parts on it at all. I will update you when I find out what it is. Update: it "may" be a female Shrill Carder Bee - Bombus sylvarum (which has been recorded in South Wales). Yet - mine has a white rear end and the Shrill Carder Bee apparently has a gingery one . . . I shall try and send a photo off to the powers that be in the Bumblebee world . . .
This poor Dragonfly has hatched out in our main pond today, but looks to have one missing wing, and one which won't unfurl and it cannot fly. I suspect it will soon be dead/eaten, which is a shame. It must have been damaged inside the pupae.
Flowers from the garden today to brighten up the hall.
Above and below: my two dressers with some extra bits added (that includes Alfie!!)
First Painted Lady of the year on the Teasels - she was there much of yesterday and today too, keeping the piebald Bumblebee company.
Finally, a better sort of stir fry, with courgettes fresh from the garden, plus peppers, pak choi, tiny cherry tomatoes, red onion and mixed wholegrains. This one was allowed a small sprinkling of Soy Sauce to make it palatable.
Yawning now. Another early night needed.
I have not seen a Bumble Bee like that before - very handsome.
ReplyDeleteVery striking. He's been about on and off all day today on the Teasels.
DeleteWe have the Arizona Bee and I love them even when I am allergic.
ReplyDeleteLove your dinner and the beautiful dish.
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The dinner was nice - and healthy! Must check out the Arizona bee now . . .
DeleteVery unusual Bee - not in my insect book although it's not a very good book
ReplyDeleteNot in mine either, and nothing exactly like it on the net. Someone said it's a Common Mining Bee but it seems too white for that.
DeleteI have never seen a bee like that. I can hardly wait to see what kind you found.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Well, the jury is still out on it . . .
DeleteYour dressers look sumptuous. I did a vegetable/rice dish the other day, added soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce which was delicious.
ReplyDeleteI like them anyway, which is all that counts. The Sweet Chilli sauce I can eat (I need to get some in) - it's the Soy I have problems with hence only miniscule amounts.
DeleteThe Bee is wonderful - hope you get a positive id. Looking at a bumble bee book I have it looks most like Shrill Carder Bee but as you say without the ginger tail!
ReplyDeleteYour dressers look wonderful and so pleased Painted Lady have reached you. I finally saw my first of the year last week too :)
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