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Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

The Yellow-faced Bumble Bee is a fuzzy little insect that loves to buzz around flowers. They are important pollinators, helping plants grow by spreading pollen as they collect nectar.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Yellow-faced Bumble Bee is a medium to large bee with a mostly black body, striking bright yellow bands, especially on the front of its head (face) and the top of its thorax. It also has a distinct yellow patch on the first segment of its abdomen, making it stand out from other bumble bees.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyApidaeGenusBombus
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
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Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Bumble bees can 'learn' which flowers have the best nectar by remembering their colours!

If their nest is disturbed, they can bite AND sting, but they usually just want to be left alone!

Queens wake up first in spring, starting a whole new colony all by herself!

They use an amazing internal compass to find their way home, even after long flights.

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollinator

The Yellow-faced Bumble Bee can 'buzz pollinate' by vibrating flowers, shaking out hidden pollen that helps plants create more seeds.

Ability

Internal Heater

The Yellow-faced Bumble Bee has a special ability to shiver its flight muscles to warm up, allowing it to forage in cooler weather.

Ability

Pollen Basket Power

The Yellow-faced Bumble Bee has special 'pollen baskets' on its legs that help them carry large loads of pollen back to their colony.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
18-35 mm
Size
9-22 mm
Lifespan
20-40 days
Flight Speed
25 km/h
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
1000

Diet & Feeding

They drink sweet flower nectar for energy and gather pollen for their growing babies.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Asteraceae flowers
  • Fabaceae flowers
  • Lamiaceae flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be gentle and quiet around bees. They are usually friendly and only sting if they feel scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yellow-faced Bumble Bee's wingspan?

18-35 mm

How big is Yellow-faced Bumble Bee?

9-22 mm

How long does Yellow-faced Bumble Bee live?

20-40 days

How fast can Yellow-faced Bumble Bee fly?

25 km/h

What does Yellow-faced Bumble Bee eat?

They drink sweet flower nectar for energy and gather pollen for their growing babies.

Where is Yellow-faced Bumble Bee usually found?

Grasslands

How does Yellow-faced Bumble Bee hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Yellow-faced Bumble Bee have?

6

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