A family of large, fuzzy bees including bumblebees, characterized by their hairy bodies and ability to generate heat.
Scientific Latin naming from 'bombus' (a buzzing sound, from Greek 'bombos') plus the family suffix '-idae.' Named for their distinctive buzzing sound.
Bumblebees got their scientific family name from the sound they make—Bombidae literally means 'the buzzing ones,' which is probably the most adorable reason for a species classification!
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