bumblebee
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The image freezes in time a single wingbeat from a common carder bumblebee as it prepares to land on a flower.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
For example, bumblebee cognition and foraging efficiency are impaired by heatwaves of 32°C.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Bumblebee Conservation Trust raised concerns that 2026 may exacerbate a declining trend in bumblebee populations as flowers wither and bees fail to forage effectively.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
I spent 30 years consulting with investment firms worldwide, like a bumblebee moving from flower to flower.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
I was thanking my stars that I’d learned to make nice buttonholes, when the parlor door opened and shut, and someone began to hum, Kennst Du Das Land, like a big bumblebee.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
State wildlife officials have raised concerns about the potential impact of the quarry on bumblebees, desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles and other creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Many wild bees, including bumblebees and solitary bees, provide pollen directly to their offspring.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
UK bumblebees could suffer sharp falls in their numbers as heatwaves become more frequent and intense, new analysis suggests.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Dr Richard Comont, the Trust's science manager, says that once air temperatures reach around 28C to 32C, UK bumblebees can start to struggle to fly without overheating.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees had returned to the yard.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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