Bombus Griseocollis
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. Jan 2, 2026 · 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. 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. Some scientists consider Bombus occidentalis (the western bumble bee) to be the same species as Bombus terricola (the yellowbanded Bumble bee), whereas others consider them to be two separate. Bombus are primarily found in temperate climates and are particularly important pollinators in alpine and arctic environments. There is a subgenus of Bombus called Psithyrus that are social parasites on.
The genus Bombus , commonly known as bumble bees, includes 260 species worldwide. In North America, there are 43 species in the west, 24 in the east, and 18 in the south. Bumble bees all belong to the genus Bombus in the family Apidae, the same family as honey bees, digger bees, squash bees, orchid bees, and stingless bees. They have special adaptations for colder. 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.
Bombus impatiens – awkward botany
