A native bumble bee species endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, specifically found in British Columbia and surrounding areas. A crucial pollinator in temperate forest and alpine ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal and mountain regions of British Columbia, Canada, predominantly in alpine meadows, subalpine forests, and coastal grasslands with diverse flowering plants
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator for native wildflowers, agricultural crops, and maintaining biodiversity in complex mountain and coastal ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATDense hair covering in variable color patterns of black, yellow, and potentially white markings
LIMBS WINGSFour wings with characteristic buzzing flight pattern, specialized pollen collection legs
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, complex antennae for environmental sensing and communication
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized bee, approximately 15-22 mm in length, robust and densely covered in hair
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory
