Bombus neoboreus

Sladen, 1919

Active Bumble Bee

Bombus neoboreus, commonly known as the active , is an arctic of bumblebee described by Sladen in 1919. Its range spans northern Canada and extends westward into Alaska. The species is adapted to cold, high-latitude environments. It is among the less-studied North American bumble bees, with relatively few documented observations.

Bombus neoboreus by (c) Syd Cannings, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Syd Cannings. Used under a CC-BY license.Bombus (Alpinobombus) neoboreus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Bombus (Alpinobombus) neoboreus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bombus neoboreus: /ˈbɒmbəs niːoʊˈbɔːriəs/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Habitat

Arctic and subarctic regions of northern North America.

Distribution

Native to Canada, with distribution extending west into Alaska. Records indicate presence in northern North America.

More Details

Taxonomic Status

Accepted in the Bombus, Apidae.

Observation Records

iNaturalist reports 20 observations for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported relative to more common species.

Tags

Sources and further reading