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Confusing Bumble Bee

Bombus perplexus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family
Apidae (Bees)
Genus
Bombus
Species
Bombus perplexus (Confusing Bumble Bee)

Similar Species in Bombus

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American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
Vulnerable
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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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Bilberry Humble-bee
Bombus monticola
Near Threatened
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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-banded Carder-bee
Bombus humilis
Least Concern
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Brown-Belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Confusing Bumble Bee?
The scientific name of Confusing Bumble Bee is Bombus perplexus. It belongs to the genus Bombus.
What is the conservation status of Confusing Bumble Bee?
Confusing Bumble Bee (Bombus perplexus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Confusing Bumble Bee live?
Confusing Bumble Bee is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Confusing Bumble Bee belong to?
Confusing Bumble Bee (Bombus perplexus) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.
Is Confusing Bumble Bee endangered?
No, Confusing Bumble Bee (Bombus perplexus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Confusing Bumble Bee belong to?
Confusing Bumble Bee (Bombus perplexus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Confusing Bumble Bee?
The closest relatives of Confusing Bumble Bee in the genus Bombus include American Bumble Bee, Apple Humble-bee, Barbut's Cuckoo-bee, Bilberry Humble-bee, Black and gold bumble bee.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bombus — 20 Species

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American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
VU 🐾
Apple Humble-bee
Bombus pomorum
EX 🐾
Barbut's Cuckoo-bee
Bombus barbutellus
LC 🐾
Bilberry Humble-bee
Bombus monticola
NT 🐾
Black and gold bumble bee
Bombus auricomus
LC 🐾
Broken-belted Humble-bee
Bombus soroeensis
LC 🐾
Brown-banded Carder-bee
Bombus humilis
LC 🐾
Brown-Belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
LC 🐾
Buff tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
LC 🐾
Common Carder Bee
Bombus pascuorum
LC 🐾
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
LC
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Confusing Bumble Bee
Bombus perplexus
LC
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Cryptic Bumblebee
Bombus cryptarum
LC 🐾
Cullum's Humble Bee
Bombus cullumanus
EX 🐾
Early Humble-Bee
Bombus pratorum
LC 🐾
Fernald Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus flavidus
LC 🐾
Field Cuckoo-Bee
Bombus campestris
LC 🐾
Four-colored Cuckoo-Bee
Bombus sylvestris
LC 🐾
Garden Bumblebee
Bombus hortorum
LC 🐾
Gipsy Cuckoo-bee
Bombus bohemicus
LC
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