Apidae: Bombini
Bombus morio
Common name
bumble bee
Body size
Known geographic distribution
Traits
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Can it sting? yes |
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Does it form a colony? yes |
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Does it produce honey? no |
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Nest site: soil surface, usually in clumps, or in cavities previously inhabited by small mammals in the ground |
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How to manage it close to crops: it is difficult to manage it. The best practices are soil conservation and maintenance of native vegetation around the crops. It is recommended to protect the nest site from plowing, railing and trampling |
