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Two-spotted Bumble Bee

Bombus bimaculatus

The Two-spotted Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to visit flowers. It helps plants grow by spreading pollen while it collects nectar for food.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Two-spotted Bumble Bee has a fuzzy, round body, primarily black with two distinct bright yellow bands across its thorax and abdomen. Its most notable feature is two yellow spots located on the front of its second abdominal segment, making it easy to identify.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
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Two-spotted Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A single queen can lay hundreds of eggs in her lifetime!

Bumble bees have excellent color vision, helping them find the brightest flowers.

Their super-fast wing beats create the distinct 'buzz' sound they are famous for!

They use tiny hairs on their bodies to carry pollen like miniature baskets.

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollination

Two-spotted Bumble Bee can shiver its flight muscles (sonication) to shake pollen from flowers that helps them access hidden nutrients.

Ability

Internal Heater

Two-spotted Bumble Bee can warm its body by vibrating muscles that helps them fly and forage even on cool days.

Ability

Nectar Tank

Two-spotted Bumble Bee has a 'honey stomach' (crop) that helps them carry nectar back to the nest for the colony.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
25-40 mm
Size
9-20 mm
Lifespan
20-365 days
Flight Speed
18 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1-400

Diet & Feeding

Two-spotted Bumble Bees feast on nectar for energy and pollen for protein from flowers!

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Clover
  • Goldenrod
  • Jewelweed
  • Vetch

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Vital for clover reproduction, helping new plants grow.

pollinates

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Spreads goldenrod seeds for widespread plant growth.

parasitizes

Thick-headed fly

Physocephala tibialis

Fly larvae grow inside the bee, unfortunately harming it.

depends on

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

They compete for the same flower resources in shared habitats.

Traits

Also known as

Two-spotted Bumblebee

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Stay calm and still if you see a bee. They usually won't bother you if you don't bother them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two-spotted Bumble Bee's wingspan?

25-40 mm

How big is Two-spotted Bumble Bee?

9-20 mm

How long does Two-spotted Bumble Bee live?

20-365 days

How fast can Two-spotted Bumble Bee fly?

18 km/h

What does Two-spotted Bumble Bee eat?

Two-spotted Bumble Bees feast on nectar for energy and pollen for protein from flowers!

Where is Two-spotted Bumble Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Two-spotted Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Two-spotted Bumble Bee have?

6

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