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Há 3 dias · 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 Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils.
11 de mai. de 2024 · 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 hairy, often black with yellow or orange stripes. Most are social insects and commonly nest in the ground.
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24 de mai. de 2024 · A bee (superfamily Apoidea) is any of more than 20,000 species of insects in the suborder Apocrita (order Hymenoptera), which includes the familiar honeybee (Apis) and bumblebee (Bombus and Psithyrus) as well as thousands of more wasplike and flylike bees.
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27 de mai. de 2024 · The common bumblebee insect is one of the most social species on Earth. They congregate in vast colonies of fellow workers. Led by a queen, bumblebees are almost a model of order and discipline. They cooperate, raise the young together, and divide up labor.
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20 de mai. de 2024 · ANIMALS. Move over, honeybees—America's 4,000 native bees need a day in the sun. Like your tomatoes? You likely have a native bee to thank. It’s time these little-appreciated insects get some...
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Há 2 dias · There are over 20,000 known species of bees in seven recognized biological families. [2] [3] [4] Some species – including honey bees, bumblebees, and stingless bees – live socially in colonies while most species (>90%) – including mason bees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees – are solitary.
19 de mai. de 2024 · Key Takeaways: Bumblebees are vital pollinators, creating “bee bread” from pollen and nectar. They have unique flight patterns and communicate through vibrations, playing a crucial role in our ecosystems. Bumblebees face threats like habitat loss and climate change, leading to population declines.
