White-tailed bumblebee  (Bombus lucorum)

Species information

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Threats

Although this species is not currently threatened in Britain, many British bumblebee species, including this one, have undergone a worrying decline, largely as a result of changes in agricultural practices leading to a loss of open habitats, nesting and hibernation sites, as well as important food plants (2) (7).

Conservation

Conservation action has not been targeted directly at this species. However, concern over the decline of our bumblebee populations has caused steps to be taken. English Nature has produced a leaflet called 'help save the bumblebee', which includes advice on how to make your garden attractive to bumblebees (7).

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