Bombus magnus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bombus magnus |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Bombus |
| Subgenus: | Bombus |
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B. magnus
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| Bombus magnus Vogt, 1911
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The northern white-tailed bumblebee (Bombus magnus) is a type of bumblebee. It lives in Europe. This bumblebee is known for being very similar to other kinds of bumblebees.
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Identifying the Northern White-tailed Bumblebee
This bumblebee looks a lot like other species. These include the white-tailed bumblebee (B. lucorum), the buff-tailed bumblebee (B. terrestris), and the cryptic bumblebee (B. cryptarum). Even experts find it hard to tell them apart!
Scientists use different ways to identify them. They might use special computer programs to find tiny differences. Sometimes, they look at chemicals found in the male bumblebees' bodies. These chemicals can be unique to each species.
What are Cryptic Species?
B. magnus and its close relatives are sometimes called a "white-tailed bumblebee complex." This means they are a group of "cryptic species." Cryptic species are types of animals that look almost exactly alike. It is very hard to tell them apart just by looking. Scientists need to use special tools or methods to know which species is which.
Where They Live
You can find the northern white-tailed bumblebee in many different places. They especially like heath and moorland areas. These are open, wild spaces often found in uplands.
Protecting This Bumblebee
Scientists believe that climate change might affect this bumblebee. Changes in weather and temperature could make it harder for them to find food or places to live. Protecting their habitats is important for their future.
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