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Bombus melanopygus

Properties

Scientific Name: Bombus melanopygus

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

Crop Preference: Not Available
Non Crop Preference: Not Available

Distribution: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Ecozone: Arctic, Boreal Cordillera, Boreal Plains, Boreal Shield, Hudson Plains, Montane Cordillera, Pacific Maritime, Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Western Interior Basin