Bumblebee - Wikipedia A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e g , Calyptapis) are known from fossils
Bumblebee | Description, Species, Life Cycle, Facts | Britannica Bumblebee is the common name for any member of the insect genus Bombus They occur over much of the world but are most common in temperate climates Bumblebees are robust and hairy, often black with yellow or orange stripes Most are social insects and commonly nest in the ground
Bumblebees: Current Biology - Cell Press In this Primer, we present a beginner’s guide to the behavior, biogeography, conservation, ecology and evolution of these highly studied pollinators
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Bumblebees - US Forest Service Bumblebees (of the genus Bombus) are common native bees and important pollinators in most areas of North America In spring, queens emerge from underground where they have spent the winter, and look for a nest site, often found underground in an old mouse nest or rodent burrow
Bumble Bees - Facts, Information Pictures - Animal Corner We can recognise Bumble Bees from their very loud buzzing They can be seen bobbing around flowers and are a good indication that spring is here Bumblebees are usually a very distinctive black and yellow color, although they can be red and black or orange and black
5 Facts About Bumble Bees—and How To Help Them Unlike most native bees, but like honey bees, bumble bees are social insects that live in colonies Bumble bees live in colonies of between 50 and 500 individuals Photo by Elaine Evans The vast majority of our native bees are solitary and don’t form hives or have queens
Bumblebees - National Geographic What is a bumblebee? Bumblebees are furry, round insects that live mostly in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere