Distribution and ecology
A map showing the global distribution of Bombus distinguendus. © P. Williams
Changes in the British geographical distribution of Bombus distinguendus pre- and post-2000 (NBN data). © P. Williams
World-wide, the great yellow bumblebee ranges in elevation from 1-2100 m. These are relatively low elevations among bumblebees, reflecting its relatively northern distribution.
Its global geographical distribution includes:
- Austria
- Belgium
- China
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Lithuania
- Mongolia
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- UK
- USA (Attu Island only)
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Habitat
Discover the areas in the UK and rest of the world where you are most likely to find the great yellow bumblebee.