Shrill carder bee
Scientific name: Bombus sylvarum
The shrill carder bee can be spotted flying quickly around flowers in unimproved pastures. The queens produce a loud, high-pitched buzz, hence the name. It is declining rapidly and is restricted to just a few locations.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 1.0-1.8cmConservation status
Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.