
Community identification
Bumblebee (likely a worker)
Bombus species
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera; Apidae
- Size
- About 8–22 mm (0.3–0.9 in), depending on species and caste.
Natural Habitat
Flower-rich gardens, meadows, woodland edges, and urban areas; this individual is resting on a window screen.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed mainly on nectar and collect pollen to provision larvae. They are important pollinators, using their hairy bodies and sometimes buzz-pollination.
Behavior Patterns
Usually social, living in seasonal colonies founded by a spring queen; workers forage during daylight and may nest underground or in cavities. Identification to species is difficult because the image is blurred.
Risks & Benefits
Generally nonaggressive unless handled or the nest is disturbed; females can sting. Bumblebees provide valuable pollination for wild plants and crops, though many species face habitat loss and pesticide threats.