34,854 observations
Red-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus lapidarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Apidae ›Genus: Bombus
About
Bombus lapidarius is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus Melanobombus. Commonly known as the red-tailed bumblebee, B. lapidarius can be found throughout much of Central Europe. Known for its distinctive black and red body, this social bee is important in pollination.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-tailed Bumble Bee is Bombus lapidarius.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the family Apidae.
- Red-tailed Bumble Bee belongs to the genus Bombus.