Bombus steindachneri is a species of bumblebee. It is endemic to Mexico.[1]
Bombus steindachneri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Apidae |
Genus: | Bombus |
Subgenus: | Fervidobombus |
Species: | B. steindachneri
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Binomial name | |
Bombus steindachneri Handlirsch, 1888
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This bee lives in pine-oak forests, thorn forest, and tropical dry forest habitat. It occurs at sea level to elevations around 2600 meters. It is active year-round.[1]
This is an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. Threats include habitat loss to agriculture, including cattle ranching, and associated chemical use. It is also impacted by urbanization, mining, and loss of the native flora.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Pineda Diez de Bonilla, E.; Vandame, R.V.; Martínez López, O.G. (2015). "Bombus steindachneri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T21215170A21215309. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T21215170A21215309.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
edit- Moure, J. S. & G. Melo. 2012. Bombus steindachneri. Catalogue of Bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) in the Neotropical Region - online version.