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Bombus melanopygus Nylander, 1848
Orange-Rumped Bumble Bee
Family: Apidae
Introduction to the Hymenoptera of British Columbia
Introduction to the Bumblebees of BC

Photograph

© Libby & Rick Avis     (Photo ID #12738)

Map

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Distribution of Bombus melanopygus in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


The Orange-rumped Bumble Bee is found from Alaska south to northern California, Idaho, Colorado (Bumblebee.org 2011).

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeS5YellowNot Listed



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