Bombini

Definition

A tribe of bumblebees characterized by their robust body size, black coloration with yellow markings, and annual colony cycles.

Etymology

From Latin *bombus*, meaning 'bumblebee'.

Example

Bombini species are important pollinators of many crops.

Related Terms

• Bumblebee
• Apidae

Usage Notes

Bombini is a tribe within the family Apidae, which includes honey bees and other bee groups.