Bombus sylvestris

This is a male of the cuckoo species feeding on bramble in Snowden Park, Chard in Somerset. June 2010. Nikon D90, Sigma 105mm Macro

Bombus campestris - dark morph

Dark morphs with this species are quite common. Host species is Bombus Pascourum, this one was photographed feeding alongside them at Otterford Lakes on the Blackdown Hills.

Bombus pratorum

Stil the most common species in Snowden Park, Chard, Somerset.

Bombus lapidarius

These really love the clover and don't seem to be feeding anywhere else at the moment.

Bombus hortorum

Now that the clover is in full flower, the bees are rushing to take advantage. In Snowden Park, Chard there are at least 4 of the 'Big Six' including this Bombus Hortorum.

Bombus terrestris

Queen - not looking too good! There were several Bombus Barbutellus hovering close by although they normally attack Bombus Hortorum? Photographed at Wayford Woods, Somerset.

Bombus pascourum

Very common. Feeding here on red clover at Chard Reservoir, Somerset.

Bombus barbutellus

Cuckoo species, photographed here at Wayford Woods near Crewkerne in Somerset

Bombus hortorum

Photographed at St Margarets Holiday Park, Polgooth in Cornwall. First one of the year.