In praise of the humble bumblebees

Mary O’Riordan applauds the insect who puts the buzz into Spring.

SPRING has begun, temperatures are rising, though too slowly, and the bumblebee is on the move which has reminded me to put in a good word for the humble bumblebee.

Beekeepers tend not to be as interested in bumblebees for the selfish reason that they don’t make delicious honey for our toast or for sale.