Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Scientific Name: Bombus impatiens
Order & Family: Hymenoptera, Apidae
Size: 13 to 21 mm depending on caste (queens are largest)
Natural Habitat
Open fields, gardens, grasslands, and parks across eastern North America
Diet & Feeding
Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowers
Behavior Patterns
Eusocial insects with a clear caste system; they are known for 'buzz pollination' where they vibrate their bodies to release pollen.
Risks & Benefits
Vital pollinators for both wild ecosystems and commercial crops. They can sting if threatened, but are generally non-aggressive.
Identified on: 4/26/2026