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Bombus centralis Cresson, 1864
Black Orange and Yellow Bumble Bee
Family: Apidae
Introduction to the Hymenoptera of British Columbia
Introduction to the Bumblebees of BC

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© Jeremy Gatten     (Photo ID #15524)

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Distribution of Bombus centralis in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


According to Williams et al., this species is found from "Mountain West from southern CA to AK and adjacent Canada, southeast through Western Desert Highlands of AZ, NM...moderately common in most of its range."

Reference: Williams, Paul, Robbin Thorp, Leif Richardson and Sheila Colla. Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide. Princeton University Press.

Status Information

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



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