description Bombus veteranus Overview
Bombus veteranus is a species of bumblebee in the genus Bombus, described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. Its recorded range extends across parts of Eurasia, but the distribution is patchy and has changed over time, with declines reported in several European regions; studied nests have been found just below the soil surface in former mouse burrows near drainage ditches. [Apidologie](https://www.apidologie.org/articles/apido/pdf/2000/05/abstracts.pdf)
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What kind of bee is Bombus veteranus?
Bombus veteranus is a bumblebee species in the genus Bombus. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
Where is Bombus veteranus found?
Its recorded range extends across parts of Eurasia. The distribution is patchy and has changed over time, with declines reported in several European regions.
Who described Bombus veteranus?
Johan Christian Fabricius described Bombus veteranus in 1793. Fabricius was a Danish entomologist known for his work on insect classification.
Is Bombus veteranus declining?
Studies have reported declines in several European regions, although the species' overall distribution is patchy. Local status can therefore differ between parts of its Eurasian range.
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