
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 …
Bumblebee | Description, Species, Life Cycle, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …
About Bumble Bees - Xerces Society
All bumble bees belong to the genus Bombus within the family Apidae. The family Apidae includes the well-known honey bees and bumble bees, as well as carpenter bees, cuckoo bees, digger …
Bumblebees - National Geographic
Bumblebees are furry, round insects that live mostly in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 250 species of bumblebees, belonging to the genus …
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 …
Bumble Bee Resources - Pollinator.org
Bumble bees are social bees, capable of forming colonies of hundreds of individuals. There are 46 different species that call North America home. They occupy a wide range of habitats; …
Bumble Bee Field Guide
The bumble bee field guide can help you become familiar with the bumble bees in your region.
Bumblebee - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Bumblebees belong to the genus Bombus, part of the bee family Apidae. They are larger and hairier than many other bee species, an adaptation to colder climates. This dense coat of hair, …
Pollinators - Bumble bee - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 13, 2015 · Bumble bees accomplish this by fastening their jaws to the plant and moving their flight muscles vigorously. This movement makes the familiar buzzing sound we associate with …
Bumble bees are generalist foragers, meaning they gather pollen and nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants near their nests. Unlike honeybees, Bombus colonies immediately consume …