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Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
  • Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

    Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

  • Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)

    Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)

  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

  • Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

    Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

  • Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

    Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

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    Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

    Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

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    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

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Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)
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Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Download image The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus), also known as the sheep tick or…

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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Download image The European Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) is a fascinating and relatively common…

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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Butterfly

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Download image 🦋 Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a large, lemon-yellow butterfly…

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Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
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Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

Download full size image The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating day-flying moth known…

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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Butterfly

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Download image 🦋 Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a large, lemon-yellow butterfly…

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Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
Butterfly

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

Download image 🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful…

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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
Fly

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Download image Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens)…

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Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)
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Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)

Download image The Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe) is a striking species of butterfly belonging to…

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Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
Beetle

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Download image Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) The Dead-nettle leaf beetle, Chrysolina fastuosa, is a…

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Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)
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Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Download image The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus), also known as the sheep tick or…

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### 🐝 Common Carder Bee (*Bombus pascuorum*) – Overview The **Common Carder Bee** is a widespread species of **bumblebee** found throughout **Europe** and parts of **Asia**. It’s easily recognized by its **gingery-brown fur** and its gentle behavior. As one of the last bumblebees active into autumn, it's a vital late-season pollinator. --- ### 🔍 **Identification** | Feature | Description | | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Size** | Workers: 10–14 mmQueens: 15–18 mmMales: 13–15 mm | | **Color** | Ginger-brown thorax; variable abdomen (tan, brown, or dark bands) | | **Hair** | Fluffy, with a soft and “carded” appearance (hence the name) | | **Face** | Long-tongued; adapted for deep flowers | > Similar species include *Bombus muscorum* and *Bombus humilis*, but *B. pascuorum* is more common in gardens and urban settings. --- ### 🌼 **Habitat & Flowers** * Found in **gardens**, **meadows**, **hedgerows**, **roadsides**, and **urban areas**. * Forages from a wide range of flowers, including: * **Red clover**, **vetch**, **dead-nettle**, **knapweed**, **lavender**, and **borage**. --- ### 🐝 **Nesting Behavior** * Nests **above ground** in dense grass, moss, or compost heaps. * The queen uses **moss and grass to "card" and line the nest**, giving the species its name. * Colonies are **relatively small** (50–150 workers). --- ### ♻️ **Life Cycle** 1. **Spring**: Queen emerges and finds a nest site. 2. **Early Summer**: First brood of workers hatches. 3. **Mid–Late Summer**: Male bees and new queens produced. 4. **Autumn**: Males and old queens die; new queens hibernate. --- ### 🧠 **Fun Facts** * Unlike honeybees, bumblebee colonies **do not survive winter** — only **new queens overwinter**. * One of the **last bumblebee species active into October/November**, depending on the region. * Considered a **key pollinator** in both wild and agricultural ecosystems. --- ### 🌱 **How to Help Them** * Grow nectar-rich flowers that bloom from spring to autumn. * Avoid using pesticides, especially neonicotinoids. * Leave areas of unmown grass or log piles for potential nesting sites. --- Would you like a comparison between *Bombus pascuorum* and other common bumblebees in your area (e.g., *Bombus terrestris*, *Bombus lapidarius*)?
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Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

Download image 🐝 Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) – Overview The Common Carder Bee is…

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Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
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Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Download full size image 🦋 Common Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) The Common Copper is a small…

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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Butterfly

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Download image 🦋 Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a large, lemon-yellow butterfly…

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Orange gull (Cepora judith)
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Orange gull (Cepora judith)

Free Download full size image The Orange Gull (Cepora judith) is a captivating butterfly species…

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Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)
Butterfly

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Download image Overview 🧬 Taxonomy & Classification Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies) Subfamily: Nymphalinae…

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Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)
Fly

Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)

Download full size image The Sarcophaga carnaria, commonly called the flesh fly, is a medium-to-large…

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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

Download image The Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) is a widely distributed species of mayfly in…

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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Spider

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

Download image 🕷️ Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) The green crab spider, Diaea dorsata, is…

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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
Fly

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Download image Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens)…

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Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)
Spider

Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)

Download image The Green Huntsman Spider (Micrommata virescens) is a distinctive and fascinating species of…

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