2026-05-16 11:10 UTC
Spoiler Alert: They’re the first brood of worker #bumblebees and they’re all female!
These small bumblebees that you may have seen fitting snuggly into a buttercup as they forage over the past while, very often - depending on species - are in appearance mini versions…
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@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie 2026-05-16 11:13
…of the larger queens that you may have seen out foraging/house hunting in early spring. Shortly after establishing their nest these queens will have laid their first batch of eggs which they then sit on to incubate, and when hatched provide food for. Depending on species… 3/9 #bees #bumblebees #knowledge