




Bombus bifarius
The Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee is a fuzzy, black bee with a special yellow stripe. They are important pollinators, helping flowers grow by moving pollen from one plant to another.
Habitat: Mountain regions
The Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee is a medium-sized bee, primarily black with bright yellow bands on its thorax and abdomen. It often has a distinctive black band or 'notch' dividing the yellow on its second abdominal segment, making it visually unique.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Bumble bees have tiny hairs on their eyes, possibly to help them detect pollen!
Some bumble bee queens can choose the sex of their offspring!
These bees are known for their 'buzz pollination' technique on certain flowers!
They often nest underground in abandoned rodent burrows for safety.
Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee can shiver its flight muscles, creating heat to warm up and fly in cooler temperatures.
Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee has a long tongue that helps them reach nectar deep inside tubular flowers.
Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee has specialized 'pollen baskets' on its hind legs that help them carry large pollen loads.
These fuzzy bees sip nectar for energy and collect pollen to feed their growing young.
Geranium caespitosum
Transfers pollen while collecting nectar.
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Misumena vatia
Ambush predator that preys on foraging bees.
Empidonax minimus
Insectivorous bird catching bees in flight.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Be gentle and quiet around bees; they usually won't sting unless they feel scared.
15-34 mm
8-17 mm
14-365 days
15 km/h
These fuzzy bees sip nectar for energy and collect pollen to feed their growing young.
Mountain regions
Foraging
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