Tree bumblebee — size comparison

The tree bumblebee nests above ground in tree cavities, nest boxes and building crevices. Workers collect food from fruit-tree flowers, raspberries and other pl

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Tree bumblebee

Bombus hypnorum

ok. 14 mmAdult worker
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Tree bumblebeeBody lengthapprox. 14 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Tree bumblebee — size comparison — facts and sources

The tree bumblebee nests above ground in tree cavities, nest boxes and building crevices. Workers collect food from fruit-tree flowers, raspberries and other plants. It is often seen in urban gardens.

The colony produces males and young queens during the season. Males may circle the entrance waiting for mates to appear. Workers meanwhile continue bringing nectar and pollen and tending offspring.

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