Rediscovery of rare bumblebee brings hope to South Kent - Bumblebee Conservation Trust (www.bumblebeeconservation.org)

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Rediscovery of rare bumblebee brings hope to South Kent

A rare species of bumblebee, not seen in South Kent for over a decade has been rediscovered on a small holding following dedicated conservation efforts.

The bumblebee – a Shrill carder – is the UK’s rarest species. The Shrill carder is a priority species for conservation efforts in England and Wales following significant declines since the 1950s.

The bumblebee, which was last recorded in this region in 2012, was discovered by Bumblebee Conservation Trust volunteer Claire Marshall, foraging on wildflower habitat that has carefully been restored over the past three years.

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