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Red tailed bumblebee

Red tailed bumble bee, Bombus lapidarius.
One of the Big 7 widespread and abundant species, found in a wide range of habitats across the UK. Queens and workers are jet-black, with a bright red tail covering up to 50% of the abdomen. Males have yellow facial hair and bright yellow bands at the front and rear of the thorax, along with a similar red tail to females.