A buff-tailed bumblebee is a bee, scientifically know as the Bombus terrestris. Is a Bee, normally seen around late march to August.
where does it live?
The Buff-tailed bumblebee is mostly found in the U.K,
Their found all over gardens, parks, woods, and farmland.
what does it look like?
The Buff-tailed bumblebee is big and furry with two yellow stripes, with one near its head, and the other in the centre of its body.
The queen, is a bit bigger, and chunkier.
behaviour
Buff-tailed bumblebees like to do their hibernation in nests underground, normally in old mouse holes or underneath sheds.
Buff-tailed bumblebees are social insects with a complicated life cycle and behaviour. Buff-tailed bumblebees are normally friendly and not aggressive, especially to humans and pets. They are known for their “nectar robbing” behaviour, where they bite holes in flowers to access nectar if their tongue can’t reach it. They are also known to enjoy rolling around on objects, according to a study.
what do they eat?
The adult bees drink nectar from flower to get their energy.They also collect pollen to feed their babies (Larvae)Their favrioute flowers include stuff like, crocus, lavender, dandelion, and even clover.
Fun Facts:
- They are one of the first bees to appear in spring.
- They help flowers and crops grow.
- They can fly in cooler weather than, other bees.
- They live for four weeks.
- They don’t make honey.
sources:
- The wildlife trust
- bug life
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