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Bombus hortorum

Bombus hortorum

(Linnaeus, 1761)

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Bombus hortorum

Bombus hortorum

(Linnaeus, 1761)

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

IV-VIII

Body length Queen (mm)

16

Body length worker (mm)

13

Body length male (mm)

14

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground and underground. Existing ground cavities and spots on the surface amongst dense vegetation are used as nesting sites.

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queen

male

Geographical distribution

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Species

Bombus hortorum

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

IV-VIII

Body length Queen (mm)

16

Body length worker (mm)

13

Body length male (mm)

14

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground and underground. Existing ground cavities and spots on the surface amongst dense vegetation are used as nesting sites.

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