Bombus melanopygus, the black-tailed bumble bee, black tail bumble bee or orange-rumped bumblebee, is a species of bumblebee. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, and as far east as Idaho.
Body size | large size |
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Furriness | very furry |
Diet | generalist forager |
Nesting | cavity nester, hive nester |
Sociality | is eusocial |
Seasonality | all season, early season |
Garden frequency | is rare |
Status | is native |