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Photo by DouglasPorter
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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy, flies, yellow & black, 2.5cm

Habitat:

Our backyard, Des Moines, IA

Species ID Suggestions

Bumble Bee

Bombus

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DouglasPorter
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Comments (6)
citrusninja
I'm not sure what this species is, but I would really appreciate it if someone could identify this anthropoid. I have a vested personal interest in this specimen because I was recently stung by one of these. A few days after being stung, I started having the most vivid nightmares.. I think it's best if I don't share them here.
Jooooolia
I just saw it too! What kind is this?
DouglasPorter
It is solid black I believe. I've added another picture. Thanks for the response!
BrandonBlount
did this have a solid black, or yellow stripe on it's abdomen?
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PublishedMay 22, 2012

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