Bombus sporadicus
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Bombus sporadicus is a species of bumblebees in the systematic group of bees (Apiformes).
distribution
In Europe , this species can be found in Norway , Sweden , Finland and Russia , there especially in the northern regions. There are also known populations in the People's Republic of China (from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region to the east coast).
description
This bumblebee is medium-sized with a short tongue and a black to dark brown base color. It has a beige collar and a beige band that extends from the back of the central body to the middle of the back of the body. This is followed by a narrower black to dark brown stripe and a white tip of the rump. Bombus sporadicus is very similar to the light yellow bumblebee , but the rear yellow band of this species only begins on the abdomen and is narrower.
behavior
Narrow-leaved willowherb (often on railway lines) and vetch are known as frequently visited sources of food .
Individual evidence
- ^ Distribution map of the American Museum of Natural History
- ↑ a b G. Holmström (2007): Humlor - Alla Sveriges arter , ISBN 978-91-7139-776-8
- ↑ Swedish species data project ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
