Buff-tailed bumblebee or Large earth bumblebee

Gardens, meadows, woodlands, and agricultural areas across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants.

Eusocial insects that nest in underground burrows, often in former rodent holes. They have a complex social structure with a single queen and multiple workers. They are active from early spring through autumn.

Exceptional pollinators vital for ecosystem health and agriculture. While they can sting if threatened, they are generally non-aggressive. As an introduced species in some regions, they can compete with native bees.