
Community identification
Bumblebee
Bombus sp.
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera; Apidae
- Size
- About 8–25 mm long, depending on species and caste.
Natural Habitat
Meadows, gardens, woodland edges, and other flower-rich habitats; nests in cavities or underground.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on nectar and collect pollen; larvae are provisioned with pollen and nectar.
Behavior Patterns
Social, colony-forming bees with a queen, workers, and males. They are active in cool weather and pollinate flowers while foraging.
Risks & Benefits
Important pollinators of wild plants and crops. Females can sting if threatened, but are generally non-aggressive.