Common Eastern Bumble Bee
(Bombus impatiens)
ID points
A well-known an widely distributed bee with a black and yellow appearance. Males have yellower heads and faces than females.
Habitat:
This species adapts well to a variety of habitats, nectar sources, and climates and visits a variety and abundance of plants. In addition to agricultural, wetland, and urban conditions, the species can thrive in wooded habitats. They are considered among the most valuable pollinators in North America.
Ecology and behavior:
They nest underground in open fields and woods, establishing colonies in mid-spring. Colonies contain hundreds of bumblebees. They consume pollen and nectar from a wide variety of flowers.
Locations in Mammoth Cave NP:
Widespread throughout various park habitats.
To learn more about the Common Eastern Bumblebee, click here.
A well-known an widely distributed bee with a black and yellow appearance. Males have yellower heads and faces than females.
Habitat:
This species adapts well to a variety of habitats, nectar sources, and climates and visits a variety and abundance of plants. In addition to agricultural, wetland, and urban conditions, the species can thrive in wooded habitats. They are considered among the most valuable pollinators in North America.
Ecology and behavior:
They nest underground in open fields and woods, establishing colonies in mid-spring. Colonies contain hundreds of bumblebees. They consume pollen and nectar from a wide variety of flowers.
Locations in Mammoth Cave NP:
Widespread throughout various park habitats.
To learn more about the Common Eastern Bumblebee, click here.
