BUSY BRAMBLES - ONE  by markp

BUSY BRAMBLES - ONE

Enjoying the Bramble flowers, despite looking like one, this is not a Bumblebee.
It is actually a Cuckoo Bee, ( Psithyrus vestalis ). Cuckoo Bees like the similar named bird, are social parasites and lay their eggs in the nests of various Bumblebees, which then rear the "cuckoo" grub as their own.

For 30 Days Wild.

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I've heard of these bees but wouldn't know how to distinguish it with the real Mr Bumble! Super shot! fav
June 1st, 2017  
Outstanding close up, details
June 1st, 2017  
I love this shot! Picture perfect and a big fav
June 1st, 2017  
Stunning fav
June 1st, 2017  
Great shot
June 1st, 2017  
A lovely capture!
June 1st, 2017  
Bee-utiful :)
June 1st, 2017  
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