AnAge entry for Bombus terrestris

Classification (HAGRID: 00016)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Arthropoda (Taxon entry)
        Class: Insecta (Taxon entry)
            Order: Hymenoptera
                Family: Apidae
                    Genus: Bombus
Species
Bombus terrestris
Common name
Buff tailed bumblebee

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
0.27 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1444
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Specimens of the /audax/ subspecies were found to live up to 98 days. Additionally, the longevity of the queen and the queen's reproductive success were found to be positively associated [1444].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 714842
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