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Tricolored Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

I'm not positive on my ID, but I think this is B. ternarius. I have seen these around both here and in Southern Maine

Habitat:

Goldenrod in a clearing of dusty dirt

Reference Links:

Species Bombus ternarius - Tricolored Bumble Bee - BugGuide.Net

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