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Bombus (Bombus) affinis Cresson, 1863

Properties

Scientific Name: Bombus (Bombus) affinis Cresson, 1863

Common Name: Rusty-patched Bumble Bee

Taxonomy

Bombus affinis Cresson, 1863

Bombus affinis var. novae-angliae Bequaert, 1920

Sociality: Eusocial
Nesting: Ground
Pollen Specialization: Polylectic
Wintering Stage: Mated Female

Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Not Available

Distribution: New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
Ecozone: Atlantic Maritime, Boreal Shield, Mixwood Plains

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