Bumblebee nest
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Bumblebee |
| Scientific name | Bombus |
| Taxonomic group | Apidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Change over time | Life cycles |
| Behavior | Social; Nesting |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Insects |
| Lessons | Life Histories |
| Date | July 06, 2004 |
Bumblebee nest. Bumblebees are eusocial insects, along with honeybees, ants, termites, and some wasps. In this image of an active nest in a museum, we can see the storage vessels in which honey (said to be sweeter than that of honeybees), pollen, and offspring are stored.
