Species Bombus pratorum (Linnaeus, 1761)
Type data:
Syntype(s) not determined.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Introduced into NSW, not established.
Introduced from Palaearctic Region.
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: mellivore, volant.
Extra Ecological Information
Social insects, living in colonies, with female reproductive and worker castes, nests of wax in pre-existing cavities in ground.
General References
Oliff, A.S. 1895. Successful introduction of humble bees into New South Wales. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 31: 67 [67] (seen flying in garden)
Williams, P.H. 1998. An annotated checklist of bumble bees with an analysis of patterns of description (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Bombini). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 67(1): 79-152 [Date published June] [125] (deliberately introduced into Australia, did not establish)
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 22-Oct-2015 | 20-Sep-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Aug-2012 | 23-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 29-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |