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Moss Carder bee

Bombus muscorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Apidae ›Genus: Bombus

About

Bombus muscorum, commonly known as the large carder bee or moss carder bee, is a species of bumblebee in the family Apidae. The species is found throughout Eurasia in fragmented populations, but is most commonly found in the British Isles. B. muscorum is a eusocial insect. The queen is monandrous, mating with only one male after leaving a mature nest to found its own. Males mate territorially and the species is susceptible to inbreeding and bottlenecks....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moss Carder bee?
The scientific name of Moss Carder bee is Bombus muscorum.
What is the conservation status of Moss Carder bee?
The Moss Carder bee has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the family Apidae.
What genus does Moss Carder bee belong to?
Moss Carder bee belongs to the genus Bombus.