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Bumblebees are a genus[1] (_Bombus_) of (wild) bees. There are many more genera of bees (taxonomic superfamily _Apoidea_) out there. They are, however, adorable
by BbzzbB 4y ago
Bumblebees are a genus[1] (_Bombus_) of (wild) bees. There are many more genera of bees (taxonomic superfamily _Apoidea_) out there. They are, however, adorable chubby fluffs.
1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rank https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rank
- multjoy 4y agoI believe they prefer to be referred to as fluffy chönks.
- Teknoman117 4y agoI always called them flying cotton balls. They're also not aggressive, so working around them isn't likely to get you a sting, as opposed to those damn yellow jackets. I get all species are important but I hate those things.
- giantg2 4y agoThey make some pretty effective traps for them. I caught about 14 yellow jacket queens in the spring. That should hopefully mean fewer nests later this year.