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Pond Insects: Dragonflies & the Common Carder Bee 🐝 | Nature Up Close

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In today’s short wildlife clip, we take a closer look at two fascinating pond-side visitors — and we need your help identifying them! One of these insects was spotted resting on a pond reed, giving us an amazing close-up view. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to @justfollownature for more relaxing nature content, animal facts, and backyard wildlife discoveries! 🌿🐝

🐝 Possible ID: The Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)

Based on the image provided, the featured insect closely resembles a Common Carder Bee — a friendly and widespread UK bumblebee species. Here’s what makes it special:

Common Carder Bee Facts:

• Has a distinct ginger-orange thorax (very noticeable in your footage).
• Abdomen is usually brown, tan, or greyish with lighter flecks.
• One of the last bees to stop flying in autumn — they can be seen into October and November in mild weather.
• Unlike honeybees, they nest in long grass or mossy areas near ponds, hedges, and gardens.
• Known as "carder" bees because they comb (card) plant fibres to build their nests.
• Harmless and non-aggressive — great pollinators for gardens and wildflowers.

If you think it could be a different species — let me know in the comments!

🪰 The Second Insect: Dragonfly or Damselfly?

This video also features a fast-moving pond insect. Dragonflies and damselflies are common around garden ponds due to the abundance of water and prey.

Dragonfly Quick Facts:

• Incredible hunters with 360° vision thanks to thousands of compound eye lenses.
• Can fly up, down, backwards, and hover like a helicopter.
• Spend up to 3 years underwater as nymphs before emerging as adults.
• Crucial for controlling flies, mosquitos, and midges around ponds.

If you recognise the exact species — drop your suggestions in the comments!

🌿 Found Resting on a Pond Reed

The bee in your photo was seen calmly resting on a reed above the pond — a common behaviour as bees often stop to warm up, drink, or rest while foraging near water sources.

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