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10月17日 · bumblebee, (genus Bombus), genus of over 250 species of large bees. Bumblebees occur over much of the world but are most common in temperate climates. They are absent from most of Africa and the lowlands of India and have been introduced to Australia and New Zealand to aid in the pollination of various flowering plants.
Bumble Bees - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
Bumblebees are large, hairy bees and are close relatives of the well-known honeybee. Most species of bumblebee live in colonies, but their colonies are much smaller than the honey bees or wasps who can have up to several thousand individuals, the bumblebee colony will only consist of around 50 – 150 individuals.
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.
A Field Guide to the Bumble Bees of Washington State
The focus of our site is on field identification of bumble bee species and all their various color morphs in Washington State. We hope it may also be useful in surrounding areas such as British Columbia, Idaho and Oregon.
15 Buzzworthy Bumblebee Facts - Treehugger
2022年7月28日 · Known for their large, hairy bodies clad in bands or stripes, bumblebees are some of the most important pollinators on Earth. This type of bee boasts fast-beating wings that help vibrate blossoms...
Welcome To Bumble Bee Watch - Bumble Bee Watch
Bumble Bee Maps & Geo-analysis. Our mapping tools allow you to explore bumblebee sightings filtered by species, location, date, and more. Explore Maps
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....
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 belong...
Common Eastern Bumble Bee - National Wildlife Federation
The common eastern bumble bee is a pollinator of flowers and numerous fruit and vegetable crops, including tomatoes, blueberries, and cucumbers. Bumble bees have fur all over their bodies; these hairs collect and trap pollen, which the bees carry from one bloom to another.