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Hmmm ... Which bumblebee is that? 🥴 Bumblebee ID can be tricky at this time of year. With queens, workers and males all visiting flowers, there is a variety of colours and patterns on show. The effects of natural wear and tear add even more variety to the mix 🎨 Here are our top tips for putting all the clues together: 👑 New queens are large and appear 'fresh out of the wrapper' with shiny wings and sharp colours. 🔊 Due to their larger size, queens usually have a deeper buzz and may appear to

Shh! Don’t disturb these hibernating bumblebee queens. Quietly read this quick Q and A without waking them 👑💤 Q: Why do bumblebees hibernate? ❄️ A. Bumblebees only feed on flowers. Hibernation is a survival strategy for when flowers are in short supply. Q: Do all bumblebees hibernate? 🐝 A: No, old bumblebee queens, workers and males come to a natural end in autumn. Only the new queens survive by hibernating alone. Q: Where do bumblebees hibernate? 🌡️ A: Bumblebees choose cool, dry spots, lik

68K views · 3.5K reactions | Help us caption this video  Spring 2026 arrives in just under two months. What are you most looking forward to this spring?  Buff-tailed bumblebee  Helen King | Bumblebee Conservation Trust | Facebook

Where do bumblebees go in winter? And how do they know when to return in time for spring? 🐝🔮 | Bumblebee Conservation Trust