Sunday 22 May 2011

Rare British Insects: Tree bumblebee


Bumblebee Conservation Trust


First seen her ten years ago in the New Forest, it comes out early in the year and has benefited from ideal conditions. It likes nesting in holes in trees as well as bird boxes. It is distinguished from other bumblebees by its appearance – it has a brown thorax, black abdomen and white tail.




For more information on the Tree Bumblebee and Bumblebee Conservation: http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org.uk


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