: An inseminated queen emerges from hibernation (usually in the ground) and searches for a nesting site, often an abandoned rodent burrow.
: They possess two large compound eyes, three simple eyes (ocelli), and sensitive antennae used for detecting odors and ultraviolet light. Bumblebee
: Workers take over foraging duties, collecting pollen and nectar to feed the growing larvae. : An inseminated queen emerges from hibernation (usually
Bumblebees are easily identified by their "fuzzy" appearance, caused by insulating hairs that help them regulate their body temperature, a trait known as facultative endothermy. three simple eyes (ocelli)
: Despite old myths, bumblebees achieve flight through high-frequency wing movements that create unique patterns of lift, supported by powerful wing muscles. Life Cycle and Colony Behavior A typical bumblebee colony follows a seasonal cycle: