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photo of bumblebee on a wild rose flower
Species Types
Scientific Name
Bombus spp.
Description
Bumblebees are like huge honeybees: They are yellow and black, collect pollen and nectar, live in colonies, and make honey. They are capable of stinging, if molested or if their nest is endangered, but you need not fear them; they are not aggressive.
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Male common eastern bumble bee on a New World aster
Species Types
Scientific Name
Bombus impatiens
Description
The common eastern bumblebee is widespread in the eastern United States. It is one of several species of bumblebees that occur in Missouri.