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Early Bumblebee

Bombus pratorum

About Early Bumblebee

A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.

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Did You Know?

One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.

Distribution

Where Early Bumblebee can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/early-bumblebee

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"Early Bumblebee." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/early-bumblebee.