
Community identification
Bumblebee
Bombus species
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera; Apidae
- Size
- Workers are typically about 8–20 mm long; queens are larger.
Natural Habitat
Gardens, meadows, woodlands, and other flower-rich areas; nests are often underground or in sheltered cavities.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on nectar and collect pollen, which they use to provision their larvae.
Behavior Patterns
Hairy, robust social bees that live in annual colonies; usually forage during the day and can fly in cool weather.
Risks & Benefits
Important pollinators of wild plants and crops. They can sting if threatened, but are generally not aggressive.