Cuckoo bumblebees are well-known for their habit of taking over the nests of other bumblebee species. This behavior is seen in all cuckoo bumblebee species, and is the primary reason that they are known as cuckoos. B… See more

Red-tailed bumble bees come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from small to large. They have yellow and black stripes, with a red tail across their thorax and abdomen. The intensity of the red coloration c… See more

As the name suggests, ginger-yellow bumble bees mostly have the same consistent ginger-yellow hue all over their body, with several bands of darker shades. The hairs on their bodies are typically short and stubbly… See more

Field cuckoo bumblebee
Field cuckoo bumble bees take over the nests of carder bumblebees, mainly that of the Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum). However, they were also spotted to i… See more