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Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Bombus mixtus

The Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee is a plump, fuzzy insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They help plants grow by spreading pollen while they collect nectar for their yummy honey.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee is a medium-sized bee with a fuzzy, black body adorned with prominent yellow bands, typically a bright yellow collar on its thorax and two yellow stripes on its abdomen. Its tail is usually white or pale, distinguishing it from many darker-tailed bumble bees. Its antennae are notably fuzzy.

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Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee
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Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Categoría

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

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Datos interesantes

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Some Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bees build nests underground in abandoned mouse burrows!

These bees learn and remember where the best flowers are located for many days!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Buzz Pollination

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee can vibrate its flight muscles to release pollen because this helps them get more food from flowers.

Habilidad

Thermo-Regulator

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee can keep warm in cool weather because it has thick fur and can shiver its flight muscles.

Habilidad

Nectar Seeker

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee has a long tongue (proboscis) that helps them reach sweet nectar deep inside tubular flowers.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
15-35 mm
Tamaño
8-18 mm
Esperanza de vida
20-365 días
Velocidad de vuelo
18 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6
Tamaño de la colonia
50-200

Dieta y alimentación

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their babies.

Alimentos principales

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Honeydew

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Arctic Lupine

Lupinus arcticus

An important pollinator for this plant.

eaten by

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

Hunted and eaten by this bird.

depends on

Smooth Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

Relies on its late-season flowers for food.

Rasgos

También conocido como

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

Don't try to touch or catch bees; they are friendly but can sting if scared.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

15-35 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

8-18 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

20-365 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

18 km/h

¿Qué come Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their babies.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

6

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