Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Bumblebees are large, fuzzy bees known for their gentle nature and powerful pollination skills. They belong to the genus Bombus and are easily recognized by their round bodies, dense hair, and black-and-yellow bands. That thick fur isn’t just cute—it helps them stay warm in cooler climates and allows them to fly in conditions where other bees can’t. Bumblebees are excellent pollinators. Thanks to a technique called buzz pollination, they vibrate flowers to re

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Bumblebees are large, fuzzy insects known for their gentle nature and important role in nature. They feed on nectar and collect pollen from flowers, helping plants grow and reproduce through pollination. Unlike some other bees, bumblebees can fly in cooler temperatures and low light, which makes them especially valuable in early spring and cloudy weather. They live in small colonies, usually in underground nests or sheltered spaces, and are generally not aggr

Bee the change - Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Washington's western bumble bee faces decline, sparks conservation efforts