Bombus veteranus
VU

Bombus veteranus

Local name: Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_veteranus

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran classified as Vulnerable?
Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran live?
Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran occurs in Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and China (plus 22 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran?
The main threats to Bourdon des sables, Bourdon vétéran are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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