Large Garden Bumblebee
Bombus ruderatus
The adult large garden bumblebee visits flower-rich grasslands, gardens, hedgerows, and farmland edges, especially where deep tubular flowers are available. It feeds on nectar and gathers pollen, using its unusually long tongue to reach blooms that many shorter-tongued bees cannot exploit. Females can defend themselves with a venomous sting, while flight allows quick movement between flowers and escape from danger. A notable fact is that this species was once widespread in parts of Europe but has declined in some areas as flower-rich habitat has disappeared.
- Type
- Wing / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Large Garden Bumblebee
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