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Bombus hypnorum
The Tree Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They are great at helping plants grow by spreading pollen while they collect nectar.
Habitat: Forests
The Tree Bumble Bee has a distinctive ginger-brown furry thorax, a black abdomen, and a pure white tail. Its vibrant colours make it easily recognizable among other bumblebees, appearing quite robust and fuzzy.
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Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Male Tree Bumble Bees create 'mating circuits' to find queens.
The queen is much bigger than her workers, up to 16mm!
They store sweet nectar in tiny wax pots inside their nests.
Tree Bumble Bees love nesting in abandoned bird boxes!
Tree Bumble Bee can 'buzz-pollinate' by vibrating its wing muscles, which helps it shake loose and collect pollen from specific flowers.
Tree Bumble Bee has a thick, furry coat that helps it stay warm, allowing it to fly and forage even on cooler days.
Tree Bumble Bee can aggressively defend its nest with strong stings, protecting its home and colony from perceived threats.
They sip nectar for energy and collect pollen for their young.
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.
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.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Bumble bees are usually friendly, but it's best to stay calm and not swat at them.
15-32 mm
10-16 mm
20-365 days
20 km/h
They sip nectar for energy and collect pollen for their young.
Forests
Foraging
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