Bombus (Pyrobombus) jonellus (Kirby, 1802) in the north-western Russian Plain: its distribution and ecology

Bombus (Pyrobombus) jonellus is widely distributed and abundant across the north-western Russian Plain, extending its northern range boundary to the Kanin Peninsula. This study, based on 17 years of field data, reveals that B. jonellus thrives in diverse habitats, from coniferous forests and birch woodlands to coastal heathlands in the Solovetsky Islands, White Sea. Unlike other bumblebees, it shows a preference for open habitats in northern regions, foraging on a broad spectrum of entomophilous plants, predominantly from the Ericaceae family. The research highlights the species' ecological adaptability and its significance in the region's biodiversity, contributing critical insights into its distribution and habitat preferences.

Potapov, G., & Kolosova, Y. (2020). Bombus (Pyrobombus) jonellus (Kirby, 1802) in the north-western Russian Plain: its distribution and ecology. Arctic Environmental Research, 20(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3897/issn2541-8416.2020.20.1.1