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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 77 No. 77 |

Garden Bumble Bee
Garden Bumble Bee (Bombus hortorum) – species of genus “Bumble Bees“

The garden bumblebee or small garden bumblebee, Bombus hortorum, is a species of bumblebee found in most of Europe north to 70ºN, as well as parts of Asia and New Zealand. It is distinguished from other bumblebees by its long tongue used for feeding on pollen in deep-flowered plants. They have a remarkable visual memory capacity, which aids them in navigating the territory close to their habitat and seeking out food sources. Due to its long...

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„Fabulously red against clichés“ There are many prejudices about insects. Bernd, the fire bug says "Don't believe everything you hear!"

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Fabulously red against clichés

„Garden Bumble Bee“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily