North-westward range expansion of the bumblebee Bombus haematurus into Central Europe is associated with warmer winters and niche conservatism
P. Biella, A. Cetkovic, A. Gogala, J. Neumayer, M. Sarospataki, P. Sima, V. Smetana
This study shows that Bombus haematurus expanded its range northward into Central Europe due to warmer winters, without significant niche shifts.
bioRxiv · Feb 15, 2020Ecology