Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, woodlands, and urban areas across Eastern North America

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants (generalist forager)

Behavior Patterns

Eusocial insects that nest underground; they are active from early spring to late fall and use sonication (buzz pollination) to release pollen from flowers

Risks & Benefits

Critical pollinators for crops and wild flowers; they are generally non-aggressive but can sting if the nest is threatened

Identified on: 6/3/2026