# British & Irish Bumblebees — A Field Guide

> Field guide for identifying bumblebee species of Britain and Ireland. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-and-irish-bumblebees/id657077156 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $12.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 787 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-and-irish-bumblebees/id657077156/reviews.md

## What is British & Irish Bumblebees?

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.

## Key features

- Identification of 23 species
- Color plates, photos, and videos
- Illustrations by Richard Lewington
- Side-by-side species comparison
- Detailed species profiles
- Sections on biology and habitats
- Favorite species list

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-and-irish-bumblebees/id657077156/reviews.md

### 1/5 — stuck in update loop

*2020-05-22*

App now unusable as it constantly trying to update but never completing.It's now over 6 months since the problem began. My ios, 9.3.5 is within the specs but the app store says it is not compatible and offers me the previous version. This then constantly tries to update itself. Money down the drain!

### 4/5 — Excellent app...

*2019-07-08*

...with a few minor quibbles. Changing the preferred names (English vs scientific) renders the ‘all species’ chart unusable (screen goes all black on iPhone and all white on iPad), presumably because the ‘all species’ chart doesn’t list the English names, which I think it should, given that the vast majority of users will always use the vernacular names. The text mentions detailed anatomical structures which (as far I can tell) aren’t defined within the app. All that being said, it’s still a very useful app.

### 5/5 — The Best

*2015-06-01*

I love this app.

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2015-05-27*

Great app.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work at all

*2013-10-24*

Total disappointment!  The app just vanishes and re- starts every time I use it.  I've not managed to get further than the index page yet.  The support link takes me to a page with no mention of this app that I could see.

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2013-07-03*

Firstly, I am not an experienced bee watcher and have only recently developed an interest. 

My limited knowledge has been gained from various publications including the 3rd edition of Bumblebees (O.E. Prys-Jones & S.A. Corbet) and the Field Guide to the Bumblebees of Great Britain & Ireland (M. Edwards & M. Jenner). Both are excellent publications and I hoped that NatureGuides App would be of a similar standard.
This is a review of the PRO version.

As a bird watcher, I already own several of the NatureGuides publications & Apps and regard them as producers of high quality, detailed products. 

My initial reaction was one of disappointment as the Home page seemed light in content. A panel on the left with Common, Scarce & Cuckoo Bumblebees, and a panel on the right with numerous images of the selected bee. However, a bit of exploring reveals the true content of the App.

Select a Bumblebee from the left panel and the details are immediately displayed on the right. This includes artistic representations, photographs, video clips, map and description. 

On the top bar, a tab will present you with artistic representations of all Bumblebees, another tab allows you to compare species side-by-side (great for studying the finer details) and a third tab confusingly labelled as three dots (...)

This turns out to be my only criticism, three dots may mean more content but surely a named tab would be better?

Open it up, and a detailed 'booklet' from 'Bumblebees' by DV Alford is there to read. This includes an Introduction and articles on hibernation, Colony Initiation & Life, Breeding etc. Very comprehensive and detailed in content and an enjoyable read.

The more I used the App, the more impressed I became. I found it a lot easier to ID Bumblebees using the images within it than the excellent reference books. I do not feel that it replaces the books instead, it is a perfect companion to them. 

More suited to the iPad, it is still very useful on the iPhone and has been used successfully in the field.

A bit expensive but this is a quality App and you get what you pay for. If you are the slightest bit interested in Bumblebees, I would recommend you get this and appreciate it for what it is - the best in its class!

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2013-06-26*

Fantastic app. Loads of information and  videos etc.
A little bit pricy but well worth it .

### 5/5 — Very useful and modern guide

*2013-06-20*

Downloaded this app tonight and I can't wait to use it for real. It's features are great. The illustrations are very good. Pics and video look great and will be really useful to me for the species that I haven't seen before. The best feature for me is the ability to compare similar species side-by-side.
If you like bees get this app you won't be disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about British & Irish Bumblebees

### What bumblebee species does British & Irish Bumblebees cover?

British & Irish Bumblebees covers all 23 species of bumblebees currently recorded in Britain and Ireland. The app provides detailed identification information for each species, including queens, males, and workers.

### What kind of visual aids are included in British & Irish Bumblebees?

The app features stunning color plates, high-quality still photographs, and professionally filmed videos of all species. These visuals include shots of different castes and color forms, as well as slow-motion footage.

### Is British & Irish Bumblebees suitable for beginners?

Yes, British & Irish Bumblebees is designed to help anyone interested in bumblebees, from beginners to experts. It offers detailed profiles and a quick-view overview to facilitate swift identification.

### What information is provided in the species profiles?

Each species profile in British & Irish Bumblebees includes detailed information on identification, distribution, flight periods, and habitat. This comprehensive data helps users understand the bumblebees they encounter.

### Can I compare different bumblebee species within the app?

Yes, British & Irish Bumblebees allows you to compare any species side-by-side. This feature is invaluable for distinguishing between similar-looking bumblebee species.

### How often is British & Irish Bumblebees updated?

The latest version of British & Irish Bumblebees is 1.0.8, last updated on May 23, 2020. While updates have not been frequent recently, the content remains a comprehensive resource.

### What is the price of British & Irish Bumblebees?

British & Irish Bumblebees is a paid application, available for $12.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its identification features and content.

### Does British & Irish Bumblebees have ads?

No, British & Irish Bumblebees does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2020-05-23

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

### 1.0.7 — 2019-10-19

Bug fixes for iOS 13.

### 1.0.6 — 2019-07-11

Minor tweaks, including fixing the blank 'All Species' screen after changing species language.

### 1.0.5 — 2018-11-17

Optimised for the latest iPads

### 1.0.4 — 2018-04-25

Fixed an issue with favourites and added support for iPhone X.

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