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Bombus insularis (Smith, 1861)
Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Family: Apidae

Distribution of Bombus insularis in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction

This species is found from Canada south to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nebraska, New York, Alaska (Bumblebee.org 2011).

Cuckoo Bumble Bees lay their eggs in the nest of other bumble bees (Bumblebee.org 2011).

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	S4?	Yellow	Not Listed

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Genetic and lineage information (NCBI Taxonomy Browser)

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