Had a visit from a rare black ruderal bumblebee today, they feed from deep flowers so I hope it returns to pollinate the broad beans in spring.
Link, scroll down to second picture,
http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org.uk ... gement.htm
Ruderal bumblebee
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