A native North American bumblebee species belonging to the genus Bombus, characterized by distinctive black and yellow coloration with a black-tinted posterior segment.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate regions of western North America, including coastal and mountain ecosystems in Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia, typically found in meadows, alpine regions, and forest edges with abundant flowering plants.
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator for native wildflowers, agricultural crops, and forest ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity maintenance and plant reproduction through sophisticated pollination strategies.
Morphology
SKIN COATDense setose covering with distinct black and yellow striped pattern, providing thermal regulation and visual warning signals
LIMBS WINGSFour membranous wings, powerful flight muscles, specialized pollen-collecting legs with dense hair structures
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, complex antennae with advanced sensory capabilities for environmental navigation and communication
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized bee, approximately 15-20 mm in length, with robust body typical of bumblebee genus
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA
