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Vancouver Bumble Bee

Bombus vancouverensis

The Vancouver Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They help plants grow by spreading pollen, making them super important for nature!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Vancouver Bumble Bee is a medium-sized, fuzzy bee with a distinct pattern of black and bright yellow bands across its body. It has a notable reddish-orange patch on the tip of its abdomen. This coloring helps differentiate it from other dark bumble bees in its range.

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Vancouver Bumble Bee
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Vancouver Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Queen Vancouver Bumble Bees hibernate alone underground all winter before starting a new colony.

These busy bees visit hundreds of flowers daily, helping plants grow fruits and seeds!

They have long tongues, perfect for sipping nectar from deep inside many different kinds of flowers.

Unlike honey bees, Vancouver Bumble Bees make only small amounts of honey, just enough for their colony.

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollination Power

Vancouver Bumble Bee can vibrate its flight muscles to shake pollen out of flowers, like a mini earthquake, because it helps them collect more food.

Ability

Cool Climate Flyer

Vancouver Bumble Bee has a fuzzy body that traps warmth and helps it fly in cooler weather, giving it an advantage over many other insects.

Ability

Super Flower Navigator

Vancouver Bumble Bee can remember the best flower patches and efficient routes because it helps them find food quickly for the colony.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-40 mm
Size
9-20 mm
Lifespan
15-45 days
Flight Speed
10-20 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
50-400

Diet & Feeding

They drink sugary nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their growing family.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Clover flowers
  • Lupine flowers
  • Thistle flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Vital for the plant's seed production.

pollinates

Bigleaf Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus

Helps these tall flowers produce new seeds.

eaten by

Flower Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

An ambush predator hidden in flowers.

parasitizes

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Bombus insularis

Lays its eggs in the Vancouver Bumble Bee's nest.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Bumble bees are usually friendly, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vancouver Bumble Bee's wingspan?

15-40 mm

How big is Vancouver Bumble Bee?

9-20 mm

How long does Vancouver Bumble Bee live?

15-45 days

How fast can Vancouver Bumble Bee fly?

10-20 km/h

What does Vancouver Bumble Bee eat?

They drink sugary nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed their growing family.

Where is Vancouver Bumble Bee usually found?

Urban areas

How does Vancouver Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Vancouver Bumble Bee have?

6

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