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Buff tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Least Concern

About

The Buff Tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is a species in the genus Bombus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are als

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Species

Bombus terrestris (Buff tailed bumblebee)

Names in Other Languages

German Dunkle Erdhummel

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Black and gold bumble bee

Bombus auricomus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buff tailed bumblebee?

The scientific name of Buff tailed bumblebee is Bombus terrestris. It belongs to the genus Bombus.

What is the conservation status of Buff tailed bumblebee?

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buff tailed bumblebee live?

Buff tailed bumblebee is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Buff tailed bumblebee belong to?

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.

Is Buff tailed bumblebee endangered?

No, Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Buff tailed bumblebee belong to?

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Buff tailed bumblebee?

The closest relatives of Buff tailed bumblebee in the genus Bombus include American Bumble Bee, Apple Humble-bee, Barbut's Cuckoo-bee, Bilberry Humble-bee, Black and gold bumble bee.