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Tri-Colored Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

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 ternarius (Tri-Colored 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 Tri-Colored Bumble Bee?
The scientific name of Tri-Colored Bumble Bee is Bombus ternarius. It belongs to the genus Bombus.
What is the conservation status of Tri-Colored Bumble Bee?
Tri-Colored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tri-Colored Bumble Bee live?
Tri-Colored Bumble Bee is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Tri-Colored Bumble Bee belong to?
Tri-Colored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius) belongs to the genus Bombus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.
Is Tri-Colored Bumble Bee endangered?
No, Tri-Colored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tri-Colored Bumble Bee belong to?
Tri-Colored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tri-Colored Bumble Bee?
The closest relatives of Tri-Colored 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 🐾
Confusing Bumble Bee
Bombus perplexus
LC 🐾
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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