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Red-shanked Bumblebee

Bombus ruderarius

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Species

Bombus ruderarius (Red-shanked Bumblebee)

Names in Other Languages

German Grashummel

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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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 Red-shanked Bumblebee?

The scientific name of Red-shanked Bumblebee is Bombus ruderarius. It belongs to the genus Bombus.

What is the conservation status of Red-shanked Bumblebee?

Red-shanked Bumblebee (Bombus ruderarius) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-shanked Bumblebee live?

Red-shanked Bumblebee is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Red-shanked Bumblebee belong to?

Red-shanked Bumblebee (Bombus ruderarius) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.

What kingdom does Red-shanked Bumblebee belong to?

Red-shanked Bumblebee (Bombus ruderarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-shanked Bumblebee?

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