Obsthummel vs Berglandhummel

Bombus pomorum compared with Bombus monticola

Key Differences

  • Obsthummel is Extinct while Berglandhummel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Obsthummel Berglandhummel
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same Insecta (Insekten) Insecta (Insekten)
Order same Hymenoptera (Hautflügler) Hymenoptera (Hautflügler)
Family same Apidae (Bees) Apidae (Bees)
Genus same Bombus Bombus
Species Bombus pomorum Bombus monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

Obsthummel and Berglandhummel share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bombus.

Conservation Status

Obsthummel

EX — Extinct

Berglandhummel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Obsthummel Berglandhummel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Obsthummel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine.

Berglandhummel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Obsthummel

The Apple Humble-bee (Bombus pomorum) is a species in the genus Bombus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Berglandhummel

The Bilberry Humble-bee (Bombus monticola) is a species in the genus Bombus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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