Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Scientific Name: Bombus impatiens
Order & Family: Hymenoptera, Apidae
Size: 10mm to 21mm (Workers are smaller, Queens are largest)
Natural Habitat
Open fields, gardens, wetlands, and urban areas across Eastern North America
Diet & Feeding
Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants
Behavior Patterns
Eusocial insects that live in underground colonies; known for 'buzz pollination' where they vibrate flowers to release pollen
Risks & Benefits
Crucial pollinators for crops and wild plants. They are generally non-aggressive but can sting multiple times if the nest is threatened.
Identified on: 4/21/2026