Photo: D. Sikes / CC BY-SA 2.0
Bombus balteatus
Golden-belted Bumblebee
A high-alpine bumblebee with a distinctive golden-yellow band across the thorax and a white tail, found above the treeline in the Alps. It has a circumpolar Arctic-alpine distribution. In Switzerland it occurs in alpine meadows and screes from about 1800 m to over 3000 m, foraging on a range of alpine flowers. It nests in abandoned rodent burrows or under rocks. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 12–18 mm
- Flight Period
- June to August
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Apidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | D. Sikes | CC BY-SA 2.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
High Quality Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 83%
IdentifiabilityHighImage confidenceMediumImage qualityHighTrait coherenceHigh
