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    Default Cuckoo bee Bombus sylvestris

    Four-coloured Cuckoo Bee Takes over the nests of the early bumblebee
    This is the best I could do. This was the only one and much bigger than other bumble bees, but it's enough to show you the difference between a cuckoo bee and other bumble bee physiques. If I can find it again I will.

    Ok. I said I would go back and try to locate the Four coloured Cuckoo Bee
    Well I did and and after an hous wait and a few minutes more .............ages actually.
    My patience was rewarded. The red fringe at the tip of the tail you'll see in the first photo shows this is a male
    Below is a much better side view and a face view.
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    Last edited by Chocky; 29-07-2007 at 01:50 PM. Reason: For extra footage and info.

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