Taxonomy
Bombus monticola Smith, 1849
Nomenclature
Species:
Bombus monticola Smith, 1849
Usage:
valid
SUMMARY
Bombus monticola is a species of medium-small size.
Females: 15-28 mm
Males: 12-15 mm
The head has yellow and black mixed hairiness. Black torax, with yellow collar and scutellum. T1 sides are yellow, and the centre is black. T2 is black in its anterior half. The rest of the gaster is red ferruginous. Males have similar coloration, but the yellow colour is more widespread.