Bumblebee - Wikipedia
A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils.
Bumblebee | Description, Species, Life Cycle, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月10日 · Bumblebee is the common name for any member of the insect genus Bombus. They occur over much of the world but are most common in temperate climates. Bumblebees are robust and hairy, often black with yellow or orange stripes. Most are social insects and commonly nest in the ground.
5 Facts About Bumble Bees—and How To Help Them
2021年5月20日 · Native bees like bumble bees play critical roles as pollinators. Learn 5 fun facts about bumble bees and how you can support them.
20 Types of Bumblebees to Look for in Your Backyard - Outforia
2023年7月11日 · Bumblebees are important pollinators with over 250 species worldwide. They have a variety of habitats and can be found in many regions, except Antarctica and Australia. …
Facts About Bumblebees - Live Science
2017年1月14日 · Bumblebees are large, fuzzy insects with short, stubby wings. They are larger than honeybees, but they don't produce as much honey. However, they are very important pollinators....
Bumble Bees - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
We can recognise Bumble Bees from their very loud buzzing. They can be seen bobbing around flowers and are a good indication that spring is here. Bumblebees are usually a very distinctive black and yellow color, although they can be red and black or orange and black.
Bumblebees - National Geographic
Bumblebees are furry, round insects that live mostly in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 250 species of bumblebees, belonging to the genus Bombus (honeybees ...
About Bumble Bees - Xerces Society
All bumble bees belong to the genus Bombus within the family Apidae. The family Apidae includes the well-known honey bees and bumble bees, as well as carpenter bees, cuckoo bees, digger bees, stingless bees, and orchid bees. Bumble bees are important pollinators of wild flowering plants and crops.
Genus Bombus - Bumble Bees - BugGuide.Net
2024年1月19日 · Generally distributed but most abundant and diverse at humid, cool sites rich in flowers, such as mountain meadows. Mated, overwintered Queens emerge from their hibernacula in very early-late spring, depending on the species.
Bumble Bees - University of Maryland Extension
2023年3月1日 · Bumble bees are 1/4 to 1 inch long, robust, black and yellow in color and have a fuzzy abdomen. They resemble carpenter bees, but the top of the abdomen is bare and shiny on carpenter bees. Bumble bees are social insects and live in colonies. They usually nest in an underground cavity or in a clump of grass. Nests are small and rarely seen.