Bombus veteranus
Local name: Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran
Bombus veteranus, is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus Thoracobombus. The species is native to much of central Europe, Romania, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland.
28
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Apidae
Genus
Bombus
Bombus veteranus belongs to the family Apidae, order Hymenoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Bombus veteranus, is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus Thoracobombus. The species is native to much of central Europe, Romania, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland.
Bombus veteranus faces significant population declines across its range due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in flower-rich grasslands and heathlands that provide essential foraging resources, while climate change is altering the timing of flowering plants and suitable nesting sites.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, heathlands, coastal dunes, and woodland edges across northern and western Europe. It shows particular preference for areas with abundant leguminous plants and requires suitable underground nesting sites in well-drained soils.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and habitat conversion
Loss of flower-rich grasslands and heathlands
Climate change affecting plant-pollinator synchrony
Pesticide use in agricultural and urban areas
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Found in 28 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bombus veteranus (Bombus veteranus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bourdon-des-sables-bourdon-veteran