Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month | April 2007 - Red-tailed Bumblebee | Red-tailed Bumblebee, Bombus lapidarius As its name suggests, the Red-tailed Bumblebee has clearly identified reddish-orange hairs on its back. In spring the queen comes out from hibernation and searches for a nest site and then collects nectar and pollen for her offspring - she already carries fertilized eggs. Red-tailed Bumblebees have very short tongues so prefer flowers which are easy to land on like dandelions, thistles and daisies. Males don't have pollen baskets, so don't collect pollen. | « March 2007 | May 2007 » | Bug of the Month Archives | Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month top Home | All Things Natural Restaurant | Bird's Nest Lounge | Cyber Room | Lagoon Trail | Naturalist's Nook | Wildflower Garden | Woodlands Pathway Site Map | Inbox | FAQs | News and Updates | Newsletter Information | Games Room | Privacy Policy All content © Dereila and Sage Innovations