




Bombus rufocinctus
The Red-belted Bumble Bee is a fuzzy insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They are important helpers in nature because they pollinate plants, helping them grow and produce fruits.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Red-belted Bumble Bee has a medium-sized, fuzzy body covered in black and yellow bands. Its distinguishing feature is a prominent rusty red or orange band, typically found on the middle section of its abdomen, making it stand out.





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InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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A queen Red-belted Bumble Bee can live for an entire year!
Bumble bees have special 'pollen baskets' on their back legs!
Each Red-belted Bumble Bee has a unique fur pattern, like a fingerprint!
These fuzzy bees often build their cozy nests hidden underground!
Red-belted Bumble Bee can shiver its muscles to generate body heat, allowing it to forage for food even in cooler temperatures.
Red-belted Bumble Bee has a medium-long tongue that helps it reach sweet nectar located deep inside a variety of tubular flowers.
They drink sugary nectar for energy and eat protein-rich pollen to grow strong.

Trifolium pratense
Helps this agricultural plant reproduce and thrive.

Monarda fistulosa
Visits these fragrant flowers for nectar and pollen.
Mephitis mephitis
Preys on bees, often digging up their underground nests.
Physocephala texana
Lays eggs on bees; larvae develop inside and kill them.
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
1/5 · Very low
Bumble bees are usually friendly, but it's best to stay calm and not swat at them.
12-40 mm
8-20 mm
20-365 days
18 km/h
They drink sugary nectar for energy and eat protein-rich pollen to grow strong.
Grasslands
Foraging
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