What's New

Fixed an issue that prevented the app launching on older devices.

App Description

A comprehensive field guide to the bumblebees of Britain and Ireland. Covers in detail the identification of all 23 species currently recorded in the region. It aims to help anyone interested in bumblebees – beginner or expert – to identify the species they encounter.

• Stunning colour plates, photos and videos of all species – showing queens, males, workers and colour forms.
• Illustrations by world-renowned artist Richard Lewington specially commissioned for this app.
• Compare any species side-by-side.
• Professionally filmed video of all species, including slow-motion shots.
• High-quality still photographs of most forms.
• Detailed species profiles covering identification, distribution, flight periods and habitat.
• Sections on biology, habitats, tips on how and where to watch bumblebees, and other useful information.
• Display species by English common names or Scientific name.
• Quick-view of all species gives an overview usually allowing swift identification.
• Keep a list of your favourites

Produced in association with the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust and Habitat Aid.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 17, 2013 Initial release
  • October 10, 2013 New version 1.0.1
  • November 10, 2013 New version 1.0.2
  • November 07, 2016 Price decrease: $13.99 -> $12.99
  • June 14, 2019 New version 1.0.5
  • August 16, 2019 New version 1.0.6
  • October 21, 2019 New version 1.0.7
  • July 15, 2020 New version 1.0.8