As climate changes, some bumble bees now produce further generations in winter (rather than typical hibernation of young queens). With fewer winter blooms, we may see unusual flower prefs & less effective pollination as potential consequences (flower constancy = tendency to visit same plant species)
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🐝Jean Vernon🐝
Mixed feelings about seeing this little #bumblebee today. probably from a #winteractive nest. Probably a worker, She’s a bit small for a queen. I have never seen a #bee feed on #cyclamen! she moved to #mahonia& #hellebores in quick succession! No #floralconstancy. It was a delight hear her #buzz
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