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Common Carder Bumble Bee

Bombus pascuorum

The Common Carder Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little bee that loves to collect pollen from flowers. They are important for helping plants grow by spreading pollen around.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Common Carder Bumble Bee is distinguished by its dense, ginger-brown hair covering its entire body, giving it a uniform fuzzy appearance. Unlike many other bumblebees, it lacks distinct dark bands. This overall tawny coloration makes it easily recognizable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Common Carder Bumble Bee
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Common Carder Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Some bumblebee queens can choose if their offspring will be male or female!

Their long tongues let them drink nectar from deep, tube-shaped flowers.

They often nest on the surface of the ground in old mouse nests!

Unlike honeybees, bumblebees can sting multiple times without dying.

Special abilities

Ability

Vibration Pollinator

Common Carder Bumble Bees can shake pollen free from flowers using powerful wing vibrations, helping plants reproduce.

Ability

Fuzzy Thermostat

This bee's dense fur coat helps them stay warm in cool weather and prevents overheating, extending their foraging time.

Ability

Sweet Scent Seeker

Common Carder Bumble Bees find nectar-rich flowers by detecting subtle floral scents, guiding them to food sources.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-30 mm
Size
9-18 mm
Lifespan
14-365 days
Flight Speed
18 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
100

Diet & Feeding

These fuzzy flyers sip nectar for energy and collect pollen for their young!

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Don't touch bees, but enjoy watching them from a distance!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Common Carder Bumble Bee's wingspan?

20-30 mm

How big is Common Carder Bumble Bee?

9-18 mm

How long does Common Carder Bumble Bee live?

14-365 days

How fast can Common Carder Bumble Bee fly?

18 km/h

What does Common Carder Bumble Bee eat?

These fuzzy flyers sip nectar for energy and collect pollen for their young!

Where is Common Carder Bumble Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Common Carder Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Common Carder Bumble Bee have?

6

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