Bumblebee

Flower-rich gardens, meadows, woodland edges, and other habitats with nesting sites; this individual is on a sunlit rocky surface.

Adults feed mainly on nectar; females also collect pollen to provision larvae.

Social insects living in seasonal colonies, usually in sheltered cavities. They are important pollinators and can buzz-pollinate some flowers.

Usually non-aggressive away from the nest, but females can sting if handled or threatened. Major pollinators of wild plants and crops.