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American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bee with a yellow strip across the top of the thorax and a yellow band around the abdomen.

Habitat:

On Salvia greggii in a wildlife habitat garden.

Reference Links:

Species Bombus pensylvanicus - American Bumble Bee - BugGuide.Net

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Beautiful! Thank you!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Pollinating Insects of the World
Mission
Saving the Bees - Texas chapter

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PublishedMarch 26, 2013

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