Five facts about the Common carder bumblebee: 🎱 One of the Big Eight common and widespread UK bumblebees. 📍 Found in most habitats, including gardens, parks, and the wider countryside. 🌿 Nest on the ground, often in long grass or mossy vegetation. 👑💼🚹 Queens, workers and males have the same colour pattern. 🌷 Favourite plants include foxgloves, figworts, clovers, vetches and thistles. Are you starting to see more bumblebees now compared to previous weeks? 🎥 Helen King | Bumblebee Conserva

How many bumblebees can you identify? 🔎🐝 With 24 UK bumblebee species, it can sometimes be tricky to tell them apart. Dr Nikki Gammans and Scarlett Weston from our Buzzing South East team share an easy way to get to know your bumblebees better 🪪 Have you seen your first bumblebee of 2025? Were you able to identify her? 📖 Treat yourself this #WorldBookDay with a copy of 'Bumblebees: An Introduction': https://ow.ly/gs2T50Vb1mR | Bumblebee Conservation Trust