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Great Yellow Bumblebee

Bombus distinguendus

Near Threatened

About Great Yellow Bumblebee

A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.

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Did You Know?

Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.

Distribution

Where Great Yellow Bumblebee can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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