American Bumble Bee Larva
Bombus pensylvanicus (larva)
This grub-like stage lives protected inside the nest, often in cavities underground or in abandoned small-mammal burrows used by the colony. It feeds on pollen and nectar provisions supplied by adult workers rather than foraging on its own. The larva is pale, soft-bodied, and largely helpless, relying on concealment and care within the nest. A notable feature is its rapid growth through repeated molts before spinning a cocoon.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- American Bumble Bee Larva
- American Bumble Bee Pupa
- American Bumble Bee
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