Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 18th July 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Hogganfield Loch on 24th August 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at South Haugh, Hamilton on 29th July 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens Fact File
Buff-tailed Bumble Bee
Taken at Doonfoot on 31st March 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at White Sands quarry on 20th August 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Fact File
Taken at Glenashdale on 16th August 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File

Queen
Taken at Ardmore Point on 20th March 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.		 Fact File
Buff-tailed Bumblebee.
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Local names: 		Bombus terrestris.
Hymenoptera.
Apidae.
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         Queen:
         Worker:
         Male:
 Nests are usually found underground, such as in
abandoned rodent dens.Colonies form comb-like
nest structures with egg cells each containing several eggs.
Nectar and Pollen.
Golden yellow collar near the head and one on
the abdomen. The queen’s tail is an off white/buff colour
which can sometimes appear orange. The workers have a
white tail with a subtle buff line separating the tail from
the rest of the abdomen. Males have a buff-tinged tail
20 - 22 mm long.
11 - 17 mm long.
14 - 16 mm long.