White-tailed bumblebee  (Bombus lucorum)

This bumblebee has a wide range, and is known in the Palaearctic, Oriental, Arctic, and western Nearctic regions as well as Japan. It is generally commoner in more northerly regions. It occurs in Iceland, where it has probably been introduced by humans (5). It is widespread throughout Britain, whereas B. magnus is found only in the west and north of Britain (3).

Bombus lucorum is found in a wide variety of habitats, and often occurs in gardens (3). B. magnus is restricted to northerly and western parts of Britain and is associated with upland and moorland habitats (2).