A medium-sized social bumblebee species native to Europe, characterized by its long tongue and specialized foraging behavior in garden and agricultural environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open meadows, gardens, agricultural landscapes, and urban green spaces with abundant flowering plants, predominantly in temperate regions of Europe
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator of wildflowers, crops, and garden plants; essential for maintaining biodiversity and agricultural productivity through cross-pollination services
Morphology
SKIN COATDense hair covering providing thermal regulation and tactile sensing
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of membranous wings, strong legs with pollen baskets for collecting and transporting pollen
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, sensitive antennae, specialized mandibles for nectar extraction
BODY STRUCTUREWorkers: 11-17 mm long; queens: 16-22 mm; robust, fuzzy body with black and white/yellow color pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA
