




Bombus borealis
The Northern Amber Bumble Bee is a fuzzy, yellow-and-black bee that loves to visit flowers. They are important pollinators, helping plants grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Northern Amber Bumble Bee has a striking appearance with a mostly ginger-orange, densely furred thorax and a black abdomen, often with a yellow-orange band at the front. Its robust, fuzzy body differentiates it from many slimmer, less hairy bee species.





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InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A single queen bee can lay hundreds of eggs during her long life, sometimes over 1000!
Bumble bees can 'smell' flowers from over a kilometer away, guiding them to tasty nectar!
Even though they sting, male bumble bees are harmless because they don't have stingers!
They create small, wax pots inside their nests to store honey, like tiny pantries!
Northern Amber Bumble Bee has a dense, insulating fur coat and can shiver to warm its body, helping them forage for nectar and pollen in cooler climates.
Northern Amber Bumble Bee's queen can establish an entire new colony by herself each spring, which helps ensure the survival of her species.
This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing babies.

Epilobium angustifolium
Vital for its nectar and pollen.
Vaccinium myrtillus
An important food source in its northern range.
Mertensia paniculata
Favored plant for both nectar and pollen collection.
Lanius borealis
These predatory birds may sometimes hunt large insects.
Bombus hyperboreus
The Cuckoo Bumble Bee sometimes takes over their nests.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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 calm around bees; they usually won't sting if you don't bother them.
15-35 mm
10-23 mm
21-365 days
18 km/h
This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing babies.
Grasslands
Foraging
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