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Hill Cuckoo-bee

Bombus rupestris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class
Insecta (inseto)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family
Apidae (Bees)
Genus
Bombus
Species
Bombus rupestris (Hill Cuckoo-bee)

Similar Species in Bombus

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Apple Humble-bee
Bombus pomorum
Extinct
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Barbut's Cuckoo-bee
Bombus barbutellus
Least Concern
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Black and gold bumble bee
Bombus auricomus
Least Concern
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Broken-belted Humble-bee
Bombus soroeensis
Least Concern
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Brown-Belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Least Concern
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Buff tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Least Concern
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Common Carder Bee
Bombus pascuorum
Least Concern
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American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hill Cuckoo-bee?
The scientific name of Hill Cuckoo-bee is Bombus rupestris. It belongs to the genus Bombus.
What is the conservation status of Hill Cuckoo-bee?
Hill Cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hill Cuckoo-bee live?
Hill Cuckoo-bee is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Hill Cuckoo-bee belong to?
Hill Cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.
Is Hill Cuckoo-bee endangered?
No, Hill Cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hill Cuckoo-bee belong to?
Hill Cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Hill Cuckoo-bee?
The closest relatives of Hill Cuckoo-bee in the genus Bombus include Apple Humble-bee, Barbut's Cuckoo-bee, Black and gold bumble bee, Broken-belted Humble-bee, Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Bombus — 20 Species

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Apple Humble-bee
Bombus pomorum
EX 🐾
Barbut's Cuckoo-bee
Bombus barbutellus
LC 🐾
Black and gold bumble bee
Bombus auricomus
LC 🐾
Broken-belted Humble-bee
Bombus soroeensis
LC 🐾
Brown-Belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
LC 🐾
Buff tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
LC 🐾
Common Carder Bee
Bombus pascuorum
LC 🐾
Four-colored Cuckoo-Bee
Bombus sylvestris
LC 🐾
Garden Bumblebee
Bombus hortorum
LC 🐾
Gipsy Cuckoo-bee
Bombus bohemicus
LC 🐾
Great Yellow Humble-bee
Bombus distinguendus
EN 🐾
Confusing Bumble Bee
Bombus perplexus
LC 🐾
Heath Humble-bee
Bombus jonellus
LC 🐾
Large Carder-bee
Bombus muscorum
NT 🐾
Large Garden Humble-bee
Bombus ruderatus
EX 🐾
Cryptic Bumblebee
Bombus cryptarum
LC 🐾
Large Red-tailed Humble-bee
Bombus lapidarius
LC 🐾
Field Cuckoo-Bee
Bombus campestris
LC 🐾
Knapweed Carder-bee
Bombus sylvarum
LC 🐾
American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
VU
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