The tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), which is fuzzy, with a ginger head, black body and white tail, is easy to spot. And unusually for a bee, it nests in tree hollows or bird boxes.

The tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) has been seen in east Scotland for the first time, providing evidence this foreign bee is establishing itself north of the Border.

An URBAN bumblebee from France has spread rapidly through the UK because of its preference for built-up areas, research has shown. Scientists believe the tree bumblebee, Bombus hypnorum, could ...

The holes Ms. Prendergast drilled into the trap nest-centric wooden blocks varied in size – some 4mm, some 7mm, and some 10mm in diameter. Comparatively, the naturally-occurring cavities found in ...

What built this huge nest clinging to a tree branch in Texas? Here’s a hint: the insect produces honey, but it’s not a bee. Texas Parks and Wildlife shared a photo Friday taken by residents in ...

The most attractive nests are located 20-50 feet high. A good site would be near water and low brush where rodents might hide. The female lays two to four eggs that she incubates for 28-33 days.

The tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), which is fuzzy, with a ginger head, black body and white tail, is easy to spot. And unusually for a bee, it nests in tree hollows or bird boxes.