ID training: Intermediate bumblebee identification with Dr Richard Comont

Intended for people who already have a grasp of basic bumblebee identification, this video starts by taking you briefly through the importance of monitoring bumblebee populations by taking part in the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's BeeWalk recording scheme. It moves on to cover field identification of all 24 of Britain's remaining bumblebee species, including separating queens, males and workers as well as crucial details for splitting the difficult species groups.