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Forest Bumble Bee

Bombus sylvicola

The Forest Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They help plants grow by spreading pollen, making them very important for nature!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Forest Bumble Bee is a medium-sized, fuzzy bee with a mostly black body, accented by yellow bands across its thorax and the first abdominal segment. Its most distinguishing feature is a vibrant reddish-orange tail, making it stand out from similar species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Forest Bumble Bee
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Forest Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each queen bumble bee starts her entire new colony alone every spring!

Some Forest Bumble Bees are secret nectar 'robbers', chewing holes in flowers to sip nectar!

They can remember the locations of the best flowers for many days, even weeks!

Wow, these bees use their wings to create a breeze, cooling down their nests on hot days!

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollinator

Forest Bumble Bee can 'buzz-pollinate' flowers by vibrating its body, releasing pollen that other insects often can't reach.

Ability

Cool Weather Flyer

Forest Bumble Bee has a dense, fuzzy coat and can shiver its flight muscles, helping it stay warm and fly in cooler temperatures.

Ability

Deep Nectar Seeker

Forest Bumble Bee has a relatively long tongue that helps it reach nectar deep inside tubular flowers, accessing more food sources.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-35 mm
Size
10-18 mm
Lifespan
14-42 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
150

Diet & Feeding

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

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Foxglove
  • Clover
  • Thistle
  • Willowherb

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't touch bees, but watch them from a distance. They are usually friendly!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Bumble Bee's wingspan?

20-35 mm

How big is Forest Bumble Bee?

10-18 mm

How long does Forest Bumble Bee live?

14-42 days

How fast can Forest Bumble Bee fly?

20 km/h

What does Forest Bumble Bee eat?

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

Where is Forest Bumble Bee usually found?

Forests

How does Forest Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Forest Bumble Bee have?

6

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