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Larger bumblebee workers outperform smaller sisters when foraging

Original: # theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. 58. When it comes to foraging, larger female # bumblebee workers are bette

An Irish bee expert shared his latest daily bee fact: among bumblebee workers, larger females are better foragers than smaller ones. They bring back more nectar, can fly at lower temperatures, reach deeper into flowers, and may face less risk from predators. The tip is part of a regular daily series of basic bee facts.

Why now: Part of a popular daily bee-fact series that regularly draws engagement from nature enthusiasts.

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• # theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. 58. When it comes to foraging, larger female # bumblebee workers are better than their smaller sisters. They return more # nectar , fly at lower temperatures, can probe deeper # flowers and may be less likely to be preyed upon. #… · thebeeguy@mastodon.ie · 48

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