🌿Native Nature

Polar Bumble Bee

Bombus polaris

Taxonomy

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

About

Bombus polaris is a common Arctic bumblebee species. B. polaris is one of two bumblebees that live above the Arctic Circle. The other is its social parasite Bombus hyperboreus. B. polaris is a social bee that can survive at near freezing temperatures. It has developed multiple adaptations to live in such cold temperatures. B. polaris has a thicker coat of hair than most bees, utilizes thermoregulation, and makes insulated nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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