Articles by Oliver Prys-Jones
Species Focus - Bilberry Bumblebee (Bombus monticola)
01 Aug 2024
From late March to mid September the bilberry bumblebee can be seen, predominantly in hilly and mountainous areas but also sometimes in gardens and down to sea level, particularly adjacent to areas where its main food plants grow. Food plants are mainly species of Vaccinium, Erica, Calluna, Trifolium, and Lotus, although in spring the Bilberry bumblebee can sometimes be seen foraging on willow and...
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