: They average about 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 inch) in length.
: They possess two large compound eyes, three simple eyes (ocelli), and sensitive antennae used for detecting odors and ultraviolet light. Bumblebee
: An inseminated queen emerges from hibernation (usually in the ground) and searches for a nesting site, often an abandoned rodent burrow. : They average about 1
: The queen builds wax cells, lays eggs, and "broods" them until they hatch into workers. three simple eyes (ocelli)
: In late summer, the colony produces new queens and drones (males). After mating, the old queen and her workers die, leaving only the new mated queens to hibernate for the winter. Ecological Importance: Buzz Pollination bumblebee - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help