Western Bumble Bee

The western bumble bee is a chunky, fuzzy bee with black and yellow stripes and a white rump on its back end. It’s bigger and rounder than a honeybee, and it makes a low, buzzy sound when it flies. You might see it wobbling around flowers, looking busy—but don’t worry, it’s usually friendly and not out to sting.

American Honeybee

The “American honeybee” is not a distinct species, but rather refers to the European honeybee (Apis mellifera) that was introduced to North America. Honey bees are not native to the Americas; they were brought over by European settlers centuries ago.