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Bumblebees
Bombus
31.9438, -94.2441
Field Notes
Description:
Bumblebees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. However, some species have orange or red on their bodies, or may be entirely black.[2] Another obvious (but not unique) characteristic in the soft nature of the hair (long, branched setae), called pile, that covers their entire body, making them appear and feel fuzzy
Habitat:
In gardens, bumblebees tend to nest in relatively undisturbed areas such as shaded corners. Some will also nest under structures such as sheds. They do not like to nest in areas with prolonged exposure to the sun as this can heat the nest too much.
Notes:
Bumblebees depend almost entirely on flowers for their food and, like us, they benefit from a varied diet. They use nectar from the flowers as a source of fuel, as it is high in sugar
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