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Shrill Carder-Bumble bee

Bombus sylvarum

The Shrill Carder-Bumble bee is a fuzzy little bee that loves to visit flowers. They are important helpers in nature because they pollinate plants, helping them grow and produce fruits.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Shrill Carder-Bumble bee has a pale greyish-yellow body with two narrow, faint black bands across its thorax. Its most striking feature is a bright, contrasting orange-red tail. This coloration helps it stand out from other bumblebee species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Shrill Carder-Bumble bee
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Shrill Carder-Bumble bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Bumblebees carry pollen in 'pollen baskets' on their hind legs, like tiny grocery bags!

Queens can lay eggs for both male and female bees, controlling their colony's future.

Shrill Carder-Bumble bees prefer long, grassy meadows over bustling gardens.

They are called 'Carder' bees because they scrape together moss and grass to build their cozy nests!

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollination Power

Shrill Carder-Bumble bees can 'buzz pollinate' certain flowers because they vibrate their flight muscles to release pollen, aiding plant reproduction.

Ability

Long Tongue Feeder

Shrill Carder-Bumble bees have a long tongue that helps them reach nectar deep inside tubular flowers, accessing food others cannot.

Ability

Super-Fast Wings

Shrill Carder-Bumble bees have wings that beat up to 200 times per second, allowing them to hover and quickly move between flowers.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-36 mm
Size
10-18 mm
Lifespan
28-42 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
150

Diet & Feeding

They sip nectar for energy and gather pollen for protein from a variety of wildflowers.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen
  • Red Clover
  • Common Knapweed
  • Bird's-foot Trefoil

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be gentle and calm around bees; they usually won't sting unless they feel scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shrill Carder-Bumble bee's wingspan?

20-36 mm

How big is Shrill Carder-Bumble bee?

10-18 mm

How long does Shrill Carder-Bumble bee live?

28-42 days

How fast can Shrill Carder-Bumble bee fly?

20 km/h

What does Shrill Carder-Bumble bee eat?

They sip nectar for energy and gather pollen for protein from a variety of wildflowers.

Where is Shrill Carder-Bumble bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Shrill Carder-Bumble bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Shrill Carder-Bumble bee have?

6

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