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Bombus ruderarius

Bombus ruderarius

(Müller, 1776)

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Geographical distribution

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Specie

Bombus ruderarius

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

No

Flight period

V-X

Body length Queen (mm)

13

Body length female (mm)

11

Body length male (mm)

10

Lifestyle

Nesting aboveground. Nests are predominantly built on the surface, amongst dense vegetation. Rarely, existing ground cavities may also be used as nesting sites. Has a strong preference for Fabaceae, Lamiaceae and Scrophulariaceae.

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