description Bombus bohemicus Overview
Bombus bohemicus, commonly known as the gypsy cuckoo bumblebee, is a parasitic insect native to Eurasia. First described by Seidl in 1837, this species does not build its own nests or collect pollen. Instead, a fertile female usurps the established colony of a host bumblebee species, typically killing or subduing the resident queen. The host workers then raise the cuckoo bumblebee's offspring, relying on the parasitic queen's pheromones to maintain control of the nest.
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What is Bombus bohemicus?
Bombus bohemicus is commonly called the gypsy cuckoo bumblebee. It is a Eurasian parasitic bumblebee that uses the colonies of host species.
Does Bombus bohemicus build its own nest?
No, a fertile female enters an established host bumblebee colony instead of building an independent nest. She takes over the colony’s reproductive system and has workers raise her offspring.
When was Bombus bohemicus first described?
The species was first described by Seidl in 1837. Its scientific name is used in entomology for the gypsy cuckoo bumblebee.
How does Bombus bohemicus get food for its young?
It relies on the host colony’s workers and stored resources rather than maintaining its own normal worker system. The female parasite usurps an established bumblebee nest and lays eggs there.
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