Europe, Asia, North America
19/25
β Not available
Natural
Ecological health index (0β25)
About Bumblebee
Bumblebees are powerhouse pollinators distinguished by their large, fuzzy bodies and their unique ability to perform 'buzz pollination' (sonication). By rapidly vibrating their flight muscles while clinging to a flower, they can shake loose pollen from flowers that other pollinators cannot access β this technique is essential for tomatoes, peppers, blueberries, and cranberries.
Habitat
Temperate regions, grasslands, meadows, and gardens with abundant flowering plants.
Conservation
Many bumblebee species are declining due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Araihan Measure: 19 / 25 (Stable to Declining).
Did You Know?
Bumblebees can fly in temperatures as low as 10Β°C, when most other bees cannot
They use 'buzz pollination' to shake pollen loose from stubborn flowers
A bumblebee's wings beat 200 times per second
Only the mated queen survives winter β she starts the entire colony anew each spring
They have smelly feet! They leave a chemical scent on flowers they've visited.
