Honey Suckler or Bombus Terrestris

A good twitter friend, a certain Mr. G. provided a link to the Help Save Bees Bumblebee Identification Chart. Thanks to his work in promoting the plight of the Bumblebee and what we can do to help, I've not looked at the winged insect in the same way since.

The honeysuckle borders our vegetable garden, nearly 100ft away from the house, its a haven for both me and the bees. I hope you like it.