Hobbies And Interests
White-Tailed Bumble Bee
The white-tailed bumble bee is one of the most common species found in gardens and around patches of flowers. They have vibrant yellow stripes and bright white areas at the end or tail of their abdomens. Though similar to the buff-tailed bumble bee, the white-tailed bumble bee is smaller and has more vivid coloration. However, the worker bee of the species is less vibrant.
Buff-Tailed Bumble Bee
This species of bumble bee is similar to the white-tailed bumble bee, but has colors that are duller. Buff-colored sections on their bodies give them their name, as well as a drab or dirty appearance. The buff-tailed bumble bee is one of the largest species of bumble bees, and can be seen pollinating flowers early in the springtime. The worker bees of the species look very similar to worker white-tailed bumble bees.
Garden Bumble Bee
The garden bumble bee has a body that is narrower than most other species. This variety of bumble bee also has a long head and tongue, and is drawn to deep flowers such as honeysuckle and foxglove. Its coloration is dull yellow with two bands on the thorax. The garden bumble bee worker looks very similar to the queen, though it is smaller in size.
Red-Tailed Bumble Bee
As the name suggests, the red-tailed bumble bee is known for its bright orange or red tail and black abdomen. This common garden dweller is long but not a very large bumble bee. The worker is smaller but similar in appearance to the queen. However, the male red-tailed bumble bee is recognized for yellow coloring around its head and face.
Common Carder Bee
This species is often not recognized as a bumble bee because of its brown coloration. However, the common carder bee is prevalent in flower gardens around the world. This bumble bee is primarily brown with dull black markings. As it ages, it often appears beige in color. The male and worker carder bees look like the queen bees, only smaller in size.