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Nevada Bumble Bee

Bombus nevadensis

The Nevada Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They help plants grow by spreading pollen while they collect nectar for their yummy food.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Nevada Bumble Bee is a large, robust bee often covered in dense yellow fur, especially on its head and thorax. Its abdomen typically appears black, providing a striking contrast to its bright yellow front. It has a relatively long face and proboscis.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Nevada Bumble Bee
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Nevada Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Bumble bees don't 'dance' to tell others about food; instead, they communicate using scents and touch!

Only the queen bumble bee lives through winter, waking up to start an entire new colony all alone!

Their small nests only hold enough honey for a few days, so they don't make much honey for people!

Unlike honeybees, these bees can sting more than once because their stinger is smooth, not barbed!

Special abilities

Ability

Vibrating Pollinator

Nevada Bumble Bee can 'buzz pollinate' certain flowers by vibrating its flight muscles, which helps shake out hard-to-reach pollen.

Ability

Deep Nectar Feeder

Nevada Bumble Bee has a super-long tongue (proboscis), allowing it to reach nectar hidden deep inside long, tubular flowers.

Ability

Cold Weather Flyer

Nevada Bumble Bee has a furry body and can shiver its muscles to warm up, allowing it to fly and forage on cooler days.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
22-40 mm
Size
15-25 mm
Lifespan
25-365 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
400

Diet & Feeding

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and collect pollen for protein!

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Lupine
  • Clover
  • Thistle

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Silver Lupine

Lupinus argenteus

A key wildflower providing nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

A common flower it visits for food.

parasitizes

Ashton's Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Bombus insularis

Invades nests and lays its own eggs.

eaten by

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

An insectivorous bird that sometimes preys on bees.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Bumble bees are friendly and won't sting unless they feel scared. Just watch them from a distance!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada Bumble Bee's wingspan?

22-40 mm

How big is Nevada Bumble Bee?

15-25 mm

How long does Nevada Bumble Bee live?

25-365 days

How fast can Nevada Bumble Bee fly?

15 km/h

What does Nevada Bumble Bee eat?

These fuzzy bees sip sweet nectar for energy and collect pollen for protein!

Where is Nevada Bumble Bee usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Nevada Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Nevada Bumble Bee have?

6

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