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This book provides a concise and readable summary of the ecology and behaviour of bumblebees, with a particular focus on practical issues such as conservation strategies, management of bumblebees for crop pollination, and the possible ...
This book provides a concise and readable summary of the ecology and behaviour of bumblebees, with a particular focus on practical issues such as conservation strategies, management of bumblebees for crop pollination, and the possible ...
Bumblebees: An Introduction
... bumblebees most obviously in having a dense covering of stiff, orange hair on the outer surface of the hind tibia. Flies have only one pair of wings, whereas bees have two, but beware - bees zip their fore wings to their hind wings; a ...
"Did you know that bumblebees have four wings? Their wings make a buzzing sound when they fly. Young readers will discover these facts are more in Bumblebees, an Everything About Bugs book"--Back cover.
Describes the life cycle of bumblebees and discusses their relationship with flowers and with people.
There are so many awesome things to learn about bumblebees. Why do they die once they've stung something? What do their hives look like? In this book you'll find answers to these questions and many more in simple, fun language.
A detailed and up-to-date account of the behaviour and ecology of bumblebees. This group of relatively large, colourful and familiar insects are a very popular subject of study because their...
Bumblebees
The fur on a bumblebee's body helps it attract and gather pollen from flowers. Bumblebees gather pollen and nectar all day to bring back to their colony. Catch the buzz about how bumblebees work together to live and make honey!