Monday, 2 July 2012

Help map the UK's bumblebee population

BeeWatch has developed a web-based tool to collect vital information on the distribution of these important pollinators 

We all know them: big, fluffy insects with a distinct buzz, roaming our gardens during the summer in search of food. Yet, how many of us realise that a total of 24 bumblebee species can be found across the UK, or that many gardens can easily host up to six different species, each with their own intriguing behaviour and seasonal dynamics?

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