bumblebees are a genus of insects belonging to the family apidae. there are approximately 250 species of bumblebees worldwide.

invertebrate wildflower pollinator bumblebee honeybee wildlife blossom prairie flower insect animal nature meadow pollen plant herb bee bumblebees genus insects belonging family apidae approximately species worldwide dozen species workers found flowers early morning late evening easily recognizable distinguished sturdy body structure dense hair colored rings chest abdomen