BumbleBees
What are Bumblebees?
Bumblebees are large, furry, and charismatic four-winged insects that
belong to an order called the Hymenoptera, which also includes
sawflies,
ants, and
wasps. They are well-known for their
meandering, “bumbling” flight, and their distinctive buzz – which is
where their Latin name Bombus (meaning “booming”) originates.
Unlike the Honey bee, bumblebees do not
make honey, as they do not need to store food for winter. Instead, the
season’s new queens hibernate and emerge to found their own nests in the
spring.
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Learn more on Bumblebee Conservation