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On the dahlia, Summer 2026
Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris (likely; the white-tailed is the lookalike)
A bumblebee on one of the dahlias, most likely a buff-tailed. Not to be confused with the chimney lot, who are honeybees and considerably better organised.
More to follow.
- Common name
- Bumblebee
- Section
- Wildlife & habitats
- Spot
- Garden
- Soil
- Flowers, mostly
- From
- Wild visitors, 7 Oct 2026
- Age
- tbc
- Next repot
- Never: nests are let for one season only
- Edible
- ❌ No. And she's armed.
- Garden-centre price
- Paid in pollen
Did you know?
Bumblebees shake pollen loose by buzzing at the right pitch, which honeybees can't do. Tomatoes depend on it.
Care & updates
- Observation
Added to the catalogue. Photo from summer 2026.