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Bombus pratorum

Bombus pratorum

(Linnaeus, 1761)

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male

Geographical distribution

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Specie

Bombus pratorum

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

Yes

Flight period

III-VII

Body length Queen (mm)

13

Body length female (mm)

10

Body length male (mm)

10

Lifestyle

Nesting takes place above and underground.Usually, within existing ground cavities and spots on the surface amongst dense vegetation are used as nesting sites. Commonly found in parse forests, open meadows, urban areas.

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