Drenched Bumblebee

We have all been looking forward to a good downpour and much needed water after a prolonged period of drought but this poor creature got caught in the thunderstorm last night and is clinging onto a stem of heather until it can dry out and fly away. I think it it either a Buff-tailed or White-tailed Bumblebee and full size – about 16mm.

 Category: AUTUMN, BIODIVERSITY, GARDEN, GREENWOOD HOUSE, INSECTS, NATURE      Tagged: , , ,

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