The Armenian bumblebee (Bombus armeniacus) is a species of bumblebee found in Greece, Austria, the Czech Republic, Russia, and the Near East.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Bumblebees; stings Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bombus fervidus — considered venomous
- Bombus mesomelas — considered venomous
- Bombus distinguendus — considered venomous
- Bombus opifex — considered venomous
- Bombus appositus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Bombus
- Species
- Bombus armeniacus
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