We all deserve a rest. Bumblebee queens are no different 👑 💤 Once they emerge from their nest, new bumblebee queens spend a lot of time resting on the ground or other surfaces. They are conserving energy by not being too active. 🕒 After a few hours or days, these new queens will gradually disperse to feed and mate before either setting up their own nest or finding somewhere to hibernate over winter. 🌷 If you come across a resting bumblebee, leave it be. There's no need to do anything, unless

“I’ve never actually seen a queen bee!” Can you remember the first time you saw a bumblebee? Share your bumblebee story below 🐝 Teaching the identification of rare and common bumblebee species is key to monitoring populations and conserving these precious pollinators. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. 🎥 https://ow.ly/ROxg50Q9syF Some species of bumblebees can be tricky to tell apart. Gently popping them in an ID pot for a few minutes allows us to look more closely at the bumblebee w