A native North American bumble bee species belonging to the genus Bombus, characterized by distinctive black and yellow coloration with notable black markings.
Image Gallery
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found across western North America, including mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest, ranging from British Columbia to California, preferring alpine and subalpine meadows with rich floral diversity.
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator for wildflowers, agricultural crops, and mountain ecosystem plant reproduction, contributing significantly to regional biodiversity and plant genetic transfer.
LIMBS WINGSStrong flight muscles, two pairs of membranous wings with intricate venation, specialized pollen-collecting legs with scopae for efficient foraging
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, sensitive antennae for environmental and chemical detection, complex mandibular structures for nectar collection
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized bee, approximately 15-20 mm in length, with robust, fuzzy body adapted for high-altitude and cooler temperature environments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA
