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Pyrobombus

Pyrobombus

The Pyrobombus is a colorful insect known for its bright patterns and buzzing sounds. It loves to fly around flowers, helping them grow by spreading pollen.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Pyrobombus is a fuzzy bumblebee often recognized by its distinct coloration, typically featuring black and yellow stripes, but with striking orange or reddish bands on its abdomen. Its dense, soft hair covers its body, making it appear robust and round, unlike sleek wasps.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusPyrobombus
Pyrobombus
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Pyrobombus

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A queen Pyrobombus starts her whole colony alone, raising her first workers all by herself!

Pyrobombus larvae are fed a nutritious mix of pollen and nectar by their worker bee sisters.

Some Pyrobombus species have extra-long tongues, helping them reach nectar deep inside flowers!

These fuzzy bees can shiver to warm up their flight muscles, even on chilly mornings!

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollinator

Pyrobombus can vibrate its flight muscles to release pollen (buzz pollination) that helps certain flowers make seeds.

Ability

Fuzzy Warmth

Pyrobombus has thick fur that helps them stay warm, allowing them to fly in cooler weather than many other insects.

Ability

Pollen Basket Power

Pyrobombus has special hairs on its back legs called corbiculae that help them carry large loads of pollen back to the nest.

Ability

Colony Constructor

Pyrobombus builds nests underground or on the surface, creating a home for their growing family of worker bees.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-45 mm
Size
10-25 mm
Lifespan
25-365 days
Flight Speed
15-20 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
50-400

Diet & Feeding

They sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their colony.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • flower pollen
  • tree sap (rarely)

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Key pollinator for this important agricultural crop.

pollinates

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Essential for fruit production of this popular berry.

eaten by

Great Grey Shrike

Lanius excubitor

Birds sometimes prey on foraging bees.

parasitizes

Bee Fly

Bombylius major

Larvae of this fly can develop in bumblebee nests.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and watch from a distance; they are busy working!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyrobombus's wingspan?

20-45 mm

How big is Pyrobombus?

10-25 mm

How long does Pyrobombus live?

25-365 days

How fast can Pyrobombus fly?

15-20 km/h

What does Pyrobombus eat?

They sip sweet nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their colony.

Where is Pyrobombus usually found?

Gardens

How does Pyrobombus hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Pyrobombus have?

6

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