Getting Ready for Winter
The cooler days have slowed the bee activity down but some are still busy foraging for pollen and nectar to help them survive the cold winter months.
The American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) is a medium-sized bumble bee with a relatively long head and tongue length compared to many other bumble bee species in Canada. The distinctive dark wings and characteristic yellow and black abdominal banding pattern of females are diagnostic, and consistent throughout its Canadian range. Males have longer antennae than females, with a predominantly yellow abdomen with an orange tip. The American Bumble Bee is an important pollinator of a variety of plant species.
Gananoque, ON Canada
Getting Ready for Winter
The cooler days have slowed the bee activity down but some are still busy foraging for pollen and nectar to help them survive the cold winter months.
The American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) is a medium-sized bumble bee with a relatively long head and tongue length compared to many other bumble bee species in Canada. The distinctive dark wings and characteristic yellow and black abdominal banding pattern of females are diagnostic, and consistent throughout its Canadian range. Males have longer antennae than females, with a predominantly yellow abdomen with an orange tip. The American Bumble Bee is an important pollinator of a variety of plant species.
Gananoque, ON Canada