Bombus distinguendus (Great Yellow Bumblebee)
General description:
This is a rare UK priority conservation species that is still locally common on the machair grassland of the Outer Hebrides. It requires large expanses of natural and semi-natural grassland with a high density of flowering legumes, particularly common bird's-foot trefoil and red clover; stands of common knapweed are also important. Areas of tussocky, taller grasses are important as nesting sites.
Conservation status:
Scottish Biodiversity List of species of principal importance for biodiversity conservation
Diagnostic description:
Bombus distinguendus queens and workers are unmistakable in Britain with their large size, extensively yellow hair, and black band between the wing bases
Identification:
Local Distribution: