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September 10, 2025DiversityOpen Access

Spread and Ecology of the Bumblebee Bombus haematurus (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northeastern Italy

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Survey reveals spread of Bombus haematurus in northeastern Italy, indicating its ecological preferences.

Bombus haematurus has expanded to 22 new sites in northeastern Italy, confirming its establishment.
Specimens observed from February to July indicate this bumblebee species is a univoltine spring species.
The species shows a preference for foraging on a variety of wild and ornamental plants, particularly in Lamiaceae.
The data suggest a likely further spread of Bombus haematurus into the neighboring Veneto region.

Cargnus et al. (2025) studied this question.

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