A medium-sized bumblebee species native to Europe, characterized by its distinctive carder behavior and social colony structure.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in temperate grasslands, meadows, agricultural landscapes, and woodland edges across Central and Eastern Europe, preferring areas with diverse flowering plants
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator for wildflowers, agricultural crops, and maintaining biodiversity; plays a significant role in ecosystem reproduction and plant genetic diversity
Morphology
SKIN COATThick, insulating hair layer in muted brown, yellow, and black color patterns
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of membranous wings, specialized pollen-collecting legs with specialized pollen baskets (corbiculae)
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, sensitive antennae for chemical and tactile communication, strong mandibles for nectar extraction
BODY STRUCTURERobust, rounded body approximately 12-16 mm in length, with dense fur-like hair covering exoskeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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