Large Garden Bumblebee Bombus ruderatus
One of our largest bumblebee species is found only in the south of England and is scarce even there, having suffered a considerable decline through the 20th century. Widespread across this range, but never abundant where found. All three castes are similar, with a yellow-black-yellow thorax, a yellow band at the base of the abdomen, and a pure white tail. Image: © Maurice, Flickr.
Find out more: iNaturalist, Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Society, Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Suffolk’s Priority Ant, Bee and Wasp Species
Key
UK BAP Priority Species – Listed as a conservation priority under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
Suffolk Character Species – A species closely associated with Suffolk’s landscape and natural identity.
Suffolk LNRS Key Species – Identified as a priority for recovery under Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
