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Bumblebees fan their nests to keep larvae cool

Original: # theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. 56. Bumblebees need to keep their eggs/larvae at an optimum temperature of

A daily bee-fact series shared a detail about bumblebee nesting behaviour: the insects must keep their eggs and larvae at an optimum temperature of between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius (86-90°F). During very hot weather, female workers and the queen position themselves at the nest entrance and fan the nest to regulate the heat inside.

Why now: The fanning behaviour resonates as heatwaves raise interest in how insects cope with high temperatures.

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• # theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. 56. Bumblebees need to keep their eggs/larvae at an optimum temperature of between 86-90°F (30-32°C). In very hot weather the female workers and queen will position themselves at the nest entrance and ‘fan’ the nest with their… · thebeeguy@mastodon.ie · 20

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