




Bombus hortorum
The Garden Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to visit flowers. They help plants grow by spreading pollen, making them very important for our gardens!
Hábitat: Gardens
The Garden Bumble Bee has a distinctive long face and a black body with two clear yellow bands, one on its thorax and another at the front of its abdomen. Its tail is a noticeable fluffy white, making it stand out from similar bees.





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Queens live alone all winter, then start new colonies in spring!
Their wings beat incredibly fast, making their famous buzzing sound!
They navigate using the sun and landmarks, like tiny living maps!
They often nest underground, even using old mouse holes for their home!
Garden Bumble Bee can vibrate its flight muscles to release pollen from flowers, making it easier to collect.
Garden Bumble Bee can shiver its muscles to warm up, allowing it to fly and forage even in cool weather.
Garden Bumble Bee has special 'baskets' on its legs to carry lots of pollen back to its nest.
Nectar gives them energy to fly, and pollen helps them grow big and strong!
Digitalis purpurea
Collects nectar from its deep, tubular flowers.

Trifolium repens
Gathers pollen and nectar from these common lawn flowers.
Pica pica
Occasionally preyed upon by hungry birds while foraging.
Sorex araneus
Nests underground can be raided by shrews for larvae.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe una especie cuya presencia y papel tienen un efecto desproporcionadamente grande en su entorno.
Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Bumble bees are usually friendly, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
25-35 mm
11-18 mm
20-40 días
18 km/h
Nectar gives them energy to fly, and pollen helps them grow big and strong!
Gardens
Foraging
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