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Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Apidae ›Genus: Bombus

About

Bombus impatiens, the common eastern bumble bee, is the most commonly encountered bumblebee across much of eastern North America. They can be found in the Eastern Temperate Forest region of the eastern United States, southern Canada, and the eastern Great Plains. Because of their great adaptability, they can live in country, suburbs, and even urban cities. This adaptability makes them a great pollinator species, leading to an increase in their commercial use by greenhouse industry. This...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Eastern Bumble Bee?
The scientific name of Common Eastern Bumble Bee is Bombus impatiens.
What kingdom does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the family Apidae.
What genus does Common Eastern Bumble Bee belong to?
Common Eastern Bumble Bee belongs to the genus Bombus.