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Bumblebee

Bombus sp.

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Description:

This bumblebee was busy pollinating the flowers, doing its job. Its fuzzy hairs, or setae, are dusted with pollen. The long proboscis (tongue) is also observable the first few photos.

Habitat:

Bombus spp. are present all over the North American continent, while some are found in S. America.

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PublishedApril 6, 2013

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