General Information

Species of bumble bee by state for lower 48.

Bumble bee diversity

There are nearly 250 species of bumble bee world wide, with that diversity concentrated primarily in the northern hemisphere.  In the US, 46 species are native, most of which can be found in the inter-mountain west and west coast.  In Wisconsin, we have 20 historical species found here, with 15 still commonly found, throughout most of the state.

Worker brown belted bumble bee foraging on white prairie clover.
Worker brown belted bumble bee foraging on white prairie clover.
Rusty patched bumble bee worker foraging on wild rose.
Rusty patched bumble bee worker foraging on wild rose.
Male common eastern bumble bee foraging for nectar.
Male common eastern bumble bee foraging for nectar.