Bombus (Psithyrus) maxillosus Klug in Germar, 1817

General traits

Body form Bombiform
Buzz pollinator No
Flight period
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • Flowers visited
  • Asteraceae
  • Fabaceae
  • Habitat types Natural and semi-natural grasslands
    Lectic status (Cane & Sipes) No Lectic status
    Lectic status (Müller & Kuhlmann) No Lectic status
    Mode of pollen transport Accidental pollen only
    Nest site Brood Parasite
    Nest strategy Brood Parasite
    Nesting trait Social parasite
    Overwintering phase Adult (female only)
    Pollen moisture n/a
    Preferred plant family n/a
    Sociality Social parasite
    Tongue length Long
    Voltinism Univoltine

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