Bumble Bee (Ground Bee) by carolmw

Bumble Bee (Ground Bee)

The bees have made a nest under the concrete base of our garage.
The bumblebee is the most recognizable ground bee.

They construct their nest underground often in old mouse or rabbit burrows, or other holes and gaps formed naturally.

The queen bumble will store up honey and lay eggs and then tend to them once hatched.

Sometimes the nest itself will be quite close to the surface. It will be partially formed with wax and pollen.
They are usually non-aggressive,unless disturbed near the nest.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.






A great shot - I am also bothered with bumble bees and I do not like killing them - One nest in the compost bin ! ( I can cope with this ! )but the other is under the roof of the sun room just above the garden bench - making it not safe to sit there !!
June 7th, 2021  
Lovely capture
June 7th, 2021  
Great close up capture and it's good that they are non aggressive.
June 7th, 2021  
Well captured
June 7th, 2021  
A very nice capture and details
June 7th, 2021  
A lovely shot and nice background information!

Ian
June 7th, 2021  
A nice shot and info given thanks
June 7th, 2021  
Bep
Lovely close up. Bumble bees are beautiful, aren't they.
June 7th, 2021  
Love the movement on the wings. We don't get bumble bees here in Australia.
June 8th, 2021  
What a neat find! Seems I only find yellow jackets nests!!
June 8th, 2021  
Sweet shot. Thanks for the information.
June 8th, 2021  
Spectacular macro.
June 8th, 2021  
Great shot
June 8th, 2021  
Great photo. Thanks for the information.
June 8th, 2021  
Great shot
June 8th, 2021  
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