Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I would say B. terrestris. I have just found a webpage about this species of bee & i didnt know they had there nests underground 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dime 0 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I would say B. terrestris. I have just found a webpage about this species of bee & i didnt know they had there nests underground Most Bumble Bees do. Some Bumble Bee species prefer nesting at ground level hidden in grass, the bases of bushes, heathers, trees or walls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I would say B. terrestris. I have just found a webpage about this species of bee & i didnt know they had there nests underground Most Bumble Bees do. Some Bumble Bee species prefer nesting at ground level hidden in grass, the bases of bushes, heathers, trees or walls. Its really interesting stuff .. never seen a nest either before so thats next on the list of things to look up ... thanks for the info much appreciated 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,730 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 i seen a few too acting very sleepy, having a break for five and setting off again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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