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Large Carder-bee

Bombus muscorum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Species

Bombus muscorum (Large Carder-bee)

Names in Other Languages

German Mooshummel

Similar Species in Bombus

Black and gold bumble bee

Bombus auricomus

Least Concern

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Bombus soroeensis

Least Concern

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Brown-banded Carder-bee

Bombus humilis

Least Concern

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Bombus griseocollis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Carder-bee?

The scientific name of Large Carder-bee is Bombus muscorum. It belongs to the genus Bombus.

What is the conservation status of Large Carder-bee?

Large Carder-bee (Bombus muscorum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Large Carder-bee live?

Large Carder-bee is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Large Carder-bee belong to?

Large Carder-bee (Bombus muscorum) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.

What kingdom does Large Carder-bee belong to?

Large Carder-bee (Bombus muscorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Large Carder-bee?

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