Bombus lapponicus is a species of bumblebee. It is native to northern Europe, where it occurs in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia.[1]

Bombus lapponicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Genus: Bombus
Subgenus: Pyrobombus
Species:
B. lapponicus
Binomial name
Bombus lapponicus
(Fabricius, 1793)
Synonyms

Bombus zhaosu

This is generally a common bee. The species' exact range is unclear because many collections are actually other bumblebee taxa.[1]

This species lives in taiga and tundra. It feeds on a variety of plant taxa.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Rasmont, P.; Roberts, S.; Cederberg, B.; Radchenko, V.; Michez, D. (2015). "Bombus lapponicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T13340536A57351179. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-1.RLTS.T13340536A57351179.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.