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Frigid Bumble Bee

Bombus frigidus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Apidae

Bombus frigidus, the frigid bumblebee, is a rare species of bumblebee largely found in Canada and parts of the United States. These bees have adapted to their cold environment by being able to keep their internal temperature within a certain range while also being able to expel heat to keep the colony warm. An additional adaptation to the cold is their reduced length of copulation.

Distribution

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