Species Insects & ArthropodsAmerican Bumblebee

American Bumblebee

Bombus pensylvanicus

CommonInsect & Arthropod
Illustration of American Bumblebee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Safety note: Bumblebees sting when threatened.

The American Bumblebee was once one of the most common bees in North America but has declined sharply in recent decades due to habitat loss and disease. Its loud buzz-pollination is essential for tomatoes and other crops.

Habitat
Open meadows, prairies, and agricultural landscapes
Diet
Pollen and nectar from clovers, sunflowers, and a wide variety of flowers
How common
Common

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