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Bombus terrestris

Bombus terrestris

(Linnaeus, 1758)

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Bombus terrestris

Bombus terrestris

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

No

Flight period

II-X

Body length Queen (mm)

20-23

Body length worker (mm)

11-17

Body length male (mm)

14-16

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Existing ground cavities are used as nesting sites.

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queen

male

Geographical distribution

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Species

Bombus terrestris

Foraging specialisation

polylectic

Several families

Pollen available

No

Flight period

II-X

Body length Queen (mm)

20-23

Body length worker (mm)

11-17

Body length male (mm)

14-16

Lifestyle

Nesting underground. Existing ground cavities are used as nesting sites.

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