




Bombus
Bombus, or bumblebees, are fuzzy insects that help flowers grow by spreading pollen. They are friendly and love to buzz around gardens, making them important for nature!
Habitat: Gardens
The Bombus is a robust, fuzzy bee, typically adorned in bold bands of black and yellow, though some species may include orange or white markings. Its thick, hairy body and often iridescent wings differentiate it from smoother, less stocky bees like honeybees.





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InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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A queen bumblebee starts her entire colony all by herself in the spring!
Bumblebees can carry up to 70% of their body weight in nectar and pollen.
Some bumblebee queens can hibernate alone underground for over half a year!
Unlike honeybees, bumblebees have smooth stingers and can sting multiple times.
Bombus can vibrate its flight muscles to shake pollen loose from flowers that other bees can't access, helping them collect more food.
Bombus can shiver its flight muscles without moving its wings, which helps them warm up and fly in cooler temperatures.
Bombus has a long, retractable proboscis that helps them reach nectar deep inside tubular flowers, accessing diverse food sources.
Bombus can learn and remember complex routes to flower patches over long distances, helping them efficiently find food.
Bumblebees are plant eaters that mostly drink sweet nectar for energy and collect pollen for protein.

Trifolium pratense
Crucial for seed production in these agricultural plants.
Vaccinium corymbosum
Their 'buzz pollination' helps increase fruit yield.

Lanius collurio
A common predator, especially of foraging workers.
Bombus bohemicus
Lays eggs in Bombus nests, its larvae are fed by hosts.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Bumblebees are usually friendly, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
20-40 mm
8-25 mm
14-365 days
20 km/h
Bumblebees are plant eaters that mostly drink sweet nectar for energy and collect pollen for protein.
Gardens
Foraging
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