Early bumblebee
Bombus pratorum
12 mmAdult worker
Body length
Body length
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Early bumblebee — size comparison
The early bumblebee visits gardens, parks and meadows. It collects nectar and pollen from plants including clover, sage and flowering shrubs. Its broad plant us
Silhouette comparison
Length
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
0246810
12 mm
8.56 cm
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Early bumblebee — size comparison — facts and sources
The early bumblebee visits gardens, parks and meadows. It collects nectar and pollen from plants including clover, sage and flowering shrubs. Its broad plant use allows feeding beyond meadows too.
Seasonal colonies often finish developing earlier than other bumblebee colonies. Under favourable conditions, young queens may establish another nest without a long dormant period. The course of this cycle depends on climate.