Quote Originally Posted by Russ Lawson View Post
Markus,

It is not my intention to sound rude; however, the black on that animal looks pretty dark for it to be a killerbee. I think what you have there is a high quality citrus bumblebee. Were there any other bumblebees in the clutch to compare it to?

Don't get me wrong; it is a gorgeous animal regardless of whether it is a killerbee or a bumblebee. I've just yet to see a killerbee with such dark pattern on it, whereas I've hatched several bumblebees that have been almost white when they emerged from their eggs, similar to this one.
Hi Russ,
I'm open for all comments and feedback. I have the same opinion that the black is really dark for a killerbee and after the first shed I'm also not really sure. I have no bumblebee in the clutch for comparation, I only saw a citrus bumblebee from another breeder and this one looks different. But I think it's possible that this guy has a normal bumblebee (no citrus). Because the difference seems to be the same as between pastel and citrus pastel within one clutch.
I will breed my citrus pastel to a spider next season and maybe I get the same result?! Latest when I breed this guy I will see what's up .

Thanks and best regards
Markus

P.S. Sorry for the late reply, I was on vacation.