Hi Aesh,
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Originally Posted by aeshna5  I've not seen that as a vernacular name before, though obviously translates from the scientific name. More commonly called the Buff-tailed Bumblebee! 
I saw one today amongst some Ivy in the cool sunny conditions before flying off. |
...oops! Probably an old, repealed one. It was apparently said to recall the way it was the first-seen bee each year. Thanks for reporting your sighting!