Canarian Bumblebee Bombus canariensis

Canarian Bumblebee
Bombus canariensis
The Canarian Bumblebee is a white-tailed species - large, all black with a white tail. This one on the passion flower is in Tenerife.
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
The white tail is not always visible.
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
She often leaves her long tongue out in flight whilst nectaring
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Full pollen baskets
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee
Canarian Bumblebee