First bumblebees of the year 3 Replies Saw my first flying bumblebees of 2012 today. These two were visiting these flowers near Victoria Station in the centre of the urban jungle in London.
Tim Evans February 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm As for the bees they look like Bombus terrestris queens, I think? Excellent shot of the pollen colour.
Brian February 17, 2012 at 6:10 pm http://tinyurl.com/7adeqsx The plant is a winter honeysuckle. Lonicera Fragrantissima. Looks like it is good plant to have around for the bees since it flowers early in the year.
Many thanks.
Brian
As for the bees they look like Bombus terrestris queens, I think? Excellent shot of the pollen colour.
http://tinyurl.com/7adeqsx
The plant is a winter honeysuckle. Lonicera Fragrantissima.
Looks like it is good plant to have around for the bees since it flowers early in the year.