Bombus terrestris
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| Bombus terrestris Linnaeus, 1758 |
Bombus terrestris, the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee is a social bumblebee and one of the most numerous bumblebee species in Europe. They are characterized by their white-ended abdomens. The queen is 2–2.7 cm long, while the workers are 1½–2 cm.
Apparently, such bees can navigate their way back to the nest from a distance as far away as 13 km (8 miles) [1].
[edit] References
- ^ Louisa Cheung. "Homing instinct of bees surprises", BBC News, 2006-07-26.
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