We have been having a daily visit to my lovely clump of white hellebore from a jolly bumblebee since just before Christmas (when I brought the pot home). He would dive at the flowers with great glee, rubbing himself around the stamens enthusiastically. He also enjoyed my cyclamen - but with greater decorum.
We realised this is very unusual in midwinter. We named him Tommy and looked out for him every day. Since a few days ago no sign. I looked up life span and found out they live around 28 days. On the other hand, they are supposed to die end autumn.
Have we been blessed with an exceptional phenonemon or is the climate change affecting these delightful creatures too?
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