Temperment: Non-aggressive; agressive defense
Habit: Social
Nest Location: Underground
Food: Nectar, pollen
Description:
Bumble bees vary in size depending on the species and sex of the individual, but are generally round-bodied, quite hairy, and usually black and yellow (some species also have areas of orange or white hairs). Bumble bees do not sting unless their nest is disturbed. They usually make small nests in the ground, often in an abandoned mouse hole. Other nesting sites include mulch, old carpeting, garage walls, etc. The nest is seldom seen, and the bees are not aggressive as they go about collecting nectar and pollen. If the nest is disturbed however, they will fiercely defend it.
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