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Body shape is different: a honey bee's body is similar to that of a wasp, while the bumble bee has a round body. The bumble bee is also known for it's hairy or fuzzy appearance. Honey bees, although having a fine hairs appear much smoother. Bumble bees are also usually black and yellow in colour, honey bees more shades of brown.
Bumble bees are similar to honey bees in that a hive will consist of a queen, female worker bees, and male drones, who are responsible for mating with the queen. They do produce honey, but in very small amounts, so they are not used for commercial honey production. Another similarity is that only the females possess stingers.
Bumble bees tend to live in fairly small nests, which are usually in the ground. For this reason, they do not swarm like honey bees.
Bumble bees can thrive in colder climates than most honey bees because they can regulate their body temperature and they have furry bodies.
With many bumble bee varieties, only the queen will survive over the winter, and she hibernates in her nest. Honey bees do not hibernate, and although the drones are evicted from the hive at the end of summer and die, the queen and workers over-winter in the hive, taking the opportunity to forage whenever the air temperature is high enough.
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What are the different kinds of bees?
There are many different kinds of bees, but some common types include honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and mason bees. Each type of bee has its own unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. Honeybees are known for their production of honey, while bumblebees are important pollinators for many plants. Carpenter bees nest in wood, while mason bees use mud to build their nests.
Where do bumblebees live?
Bumblebees make nests unlike honeybees: They will nest (temporarily) in the oddest places: Like that coat you left hanging in the work shed since early last spring- they might just nest in the pocket!
At the community level do bumblebees exclude honeybees from an area?
Not at all. I keep honey bees in my garden and there are bumble bees there as well. I have even seen a bumble bee and a honey bee on the same flower.
What eats bumblebees?
Bumblebees are eaten by other insects such as wasps (beewolves), and by some birds. Although experiments were conducted for humans eating honeybees (as protein), the bumblebee has not been studied as human food.The breathing sacs of bumblebees can harbor the parasitic mite Locustacarus buchneri. In Europe, a greater threat to their hives is the Wax moth (Aphomia sociella) whose hatching larvae can destroy bumblebee nests.
How much of all pumpkins are pollinated by bees?
Pumpkins are pollinated either by hand or by insects. Bumblebees, honeybees and squash bees represent the main apian pollinators in the United States of America. Bumblebees and squash bees seem to be particularly adept at timing nectaring and pollinating forages with the dawn to pre-noon opening of pumpkin flowers.
The relationship between honeybees and many flowers is an example of?
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What do bumblebees hate?
Most bumblebees hate water.
Why should humans be concerned about the change in bumblebee numbers?
Because bumblebees are used to pollinate an astonishing amount of our crops, in the field and in greenhouses - they're more efficient than honeybees, even. Around a third of the plant-based foods we eat is dependent on them.
What are three differences in orchard mason bees and honeybees?
Three differences between Orchard Mason Bees and Honeybees are: 1. Honeybees are more aggessive. 2. Orchard Mason Bees live in mud holes while Honeybees live in hives. 3. Orchard Mason Bees sting less frequently than Honeybees.
Why do smaller bees attack and chase bumblebees that are collecting pollen?
A difference in appearance, behavior and distribution ranges and an inability to sound-dislodge pollen through buzz pollination account for smaller bees attacking and chasing bumbleebees that are collecting pollen. Bumblebees (Bombus spp) count among North America's native wildlife and exhibit bigger, bristlier appearances, gentler behaviors, and less organized, lower-lying nests than such naturalized bees as the non-native honeybee. They forage for what keeps the nest fed and healthy whereas such aggressive, diminutive, territorial non-native as honeybees tend to factor huge storage requirements into the nectar and pollen that they take.
Why are some flowers sweet smelling?
Flower fragrances may be sweet and fruity, or they can be musky, even stinky or putrid depending on the pollinator they are trying to attract. A blooming apple or cherry tree emits a sweet scent to attract bumblebees, honeybees and other bees.
How big is an bumblebee?
Bumblebees typically range in size from about 0.5 to 2 inches (1.3 to 5 cm) in length, depending on the species. They are generally larger and more robust than honeybees, with a fuzzy appearance due to their dense hair coverage. Their size can vary significantly, with queen bumblebees being the largest and worker bees being smaller. Overall, their size contributes to their ability to pollinate a variety of flowers effectively.
