Queen Bombus hortorum foraging on wild primroses video

Queen Bombus hortorum foraging on wild primroses video

Probably Bombus hortorum, the Garden Bumblebee, feeding on primroses This is a longue tongued bumblebee which she would need to collect the nectar deep within the primroses. Its long narrow head helps with this task. Not all bumblebees, frustratingly for them!, can...

Tree bumblebee gives warning signs when feeling threatened-video

I don’t really want to sting you…..read the signs! Bumblebees are really docile creatures which display ‘back off’ warning signs if they feel threatened. Learning these could be useful, especially if you want to photograph or film them. It is...
Wild bumblebee nest found along woodland trail April 2012 video

Wild bumblebee nest found along woodland trail April 2012 video

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Red tailed Bombus lapidarius queen nest prospecting-movie

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