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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.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee
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Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A queen bumble bee starts new colonies, laying hundreds of eggs solo!

Bumble bees store 'bee bread' (pollen and nectar) to feed their young!

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollination

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

Ability

Thermo-Regulator

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

Ability

Nectar Seeker

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

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-35 mm
Size
8-18 mm
Lifespan
20-365 days
Flight Speed
18 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
50-200

Diet & Feeding

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

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Honeydew

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee's wingspan?

15-35 mm

How big is Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee?

8-18 mm

How long does Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee live?

20-365 days

How fast can Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee fly?

18 km/h

What does Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee eat?

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

Where is Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee have?

6

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