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Bombus ternarius (Tri-colored bumble bee)
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
No information at this time.
Description
Description
Both males and females have a black band extending between the wing bases but on a female, the black also extends back in a "thumbtack" shape. Both have one yellow abdominal segment followed by two orange segments and an additional yellow segment. The remaining abdominal segments are black. There are black hairs on the face and top of the head. Cheek is slightly shorter than wide.
Nest Structure
Nest Structure
No information at this time.
Activity Period
Activity Period
No information at this time.
Commonly Used Flower
Commonly Used Flower
Asclepias, Claytonia, Eupatorium, Rubus, Solidago, Taraxacum, Vaccinium
Conservation Status
Conservation Status
IUCN species of least conern
References
References
Williams, P., Thorp, R., Richardson, L., & Colla, S. (2014). Bumble bees of North America : An identification guide. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
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