Bumblebees are really likeable, as you can see them buzzing harmlessly from flower to flower. The authors of this field identification key for all native bumblebees have set themselves the goal of making it possible to identify living individuals of the Bombus genus. The main feature is the coloration of the hairs, which is why it is not necessary to kill the animals. Morphological features, which are used as a characteristic to distinguish between similar-coloured species, can be recognized with a little practice using a magnifying glass. The identification key, which distinguishes workers from queens and drones, is aimed not only at biologists, but also at anyone interested in learning about these fascinating insects and identifying them with confidence.