One of the most common North American bumble bee species is actually two species — News — Department of Entomology

Bumble bees are some of our most abundant and recognizable pollinators, essential for the pollination of many native flowering plant species. As such, the diversity of bumble bees has a long history of study by both professionals and amateurs. Because of such extensive study, it is felt that new species of bumble bees are unlikely to be found. Outstanding controversies remain, however, in what comprises a given bumble bee species.

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

USBombus, a database of contemporary survey data for North

Maryland Biodiversity Project - Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus

Common Eastern Bumble Bee - Montana Field Guide

Oak Spring Garden Foundation - Four At-Risk North American Bumble

American Bumble Bee

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bumblebees found in North America

American Bumble Bee - Montana Field Guide

Maryland Biodiversity Project - Two-spotted Bumble Bee (Bombus

The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi River

Common Bees of Eastern North America

Western Bumble Bee - Montana Field Guide

Lawsuit Launched to Protect American Bumblebees, Three Other Bee

Maryland Biodiversity Project - Two-spotted Bumble Bee (Bombus

USBombus, a database of contemporary survey data for North