Photo: Flocci Nivis / CC BY 4.0
Bombus hortorum
Garden Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with an exceptionally long tongue, enabling it to visit deep tubular flowers such as dead-nettles, clovers, vetches, and foxgloves. It has a characteristic banding pattern of yellow on the thorax and abdomen with a white tail. It nests in old mouse burrows, bird nests, or underground cavities. In Switzerland it is common from lowland gardens to alpine meadows. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 11–26 mm
- Flight Period
- March to September
- Nesting
- Cavities
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Common
- Family
- Apidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Flocci Nivis | CC BY 4.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
High Quality Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 83%
IdentifiabilityHighImage confidenceMediumImage qualityHighTrait coherenceHigh
