Bombus flavidus
Bombus flavidus (Fernald cuckoo bee)
Also known as Bombus fernalde
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
No information at this time.
Description
Description
No information at this time.
Nest Structure
Nest Structure
Bombus flavidus is a nest parasite, meaning that instead of building its own nest, it will enter the nest of another bumble bee species and lay its eggs there for the host bumble bee workers to care for.
Activity Period
Activity Period
No information at this time.
Commonly Used Flower
Commonly Used Flower
Cirsium, Heliomeris, Lelilotus, Senecio
Conservation Status
Conservation Status
Bombus flavidus is listed as data deficient by the IUCN.
References
References
No information at this time.
B. flavidus female ID graphic (Courtesy of Elaine Evans)
B. flavidus male ID graphic (Courtesy of Elaine Evans