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THE BUMBLE BEES OF EASTERN CANADA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

Terence M. Laverty  and
Lawrence D. Harder
Terence M. Laverty
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7
Lawrence D. Harder
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
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Abstract

We provide keys for identifying the 26 bumble bee species (Bombus and Psithyrus) found in Canada east of Manitoba, and information on their ecology and distribution. The keys are designed for field use and rely primarily on colour patterns rather than on microscopic features.

Résumé

Nous fournissons des clés pour l’identification des 26 espèces des bourdons (Bombus et Psithyrus) du Canada à l’est du Manitoba et une description écologique et géographique pour chaque espèce. Les clés sont conçues pour usage sur place et sont basées principalement sur les motifs de couleur plutôt que sur les caractères microscopiques.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 120 , Issue 11 , November 1988 , pp. 965 - 987
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1988

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