description Bombus terricola Overview
Bombus terricola, commonly known as the yellow-banded bumble bee, is a species of bumblebee native to North America, particularly prevalent in Canada and the northern United States. Characterized by a distinct yellow band across its thorax and abdomen, the species typically nests underground in grasslands and woodlands. Since the mid-1990s, Bombus terricola has experienced drastic population declines, largely attributed to habitat loss, pesticide use, and the spread of pathogens like Nosema bombi.
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How can I identify Bombus terricola?
Bombus terricola is commonly called the yellow-banded bumble bee and has a distinctive yellow band across its thorax and abdomen. It is a North American member of the genus Bombus.
Where does Bombus terricola live?
Its range includes Canada and the northern and central United States. It is often associated with forest edges, meadow margins, field boundaries, and other places with flowers and undisturbed ground.
Where does the yellow-banded bumble bee make its nest?
Bombus terricola commonly uses abandoned rodent nests or similar cavities near the transition between woodland and grassland. That makes intact field edges and lightly disturbed habitat important for nesting.
Is Bombus terricola the same bee as the yellow bumble bee?
No, Bombus terricola is the yellow-banded bumble bee, while the yellow bumble bee is Bombus fervidus. Their similar common names make the scientific names important for accurate identification.
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