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Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens)
Bombus impatiens
41.8667, -71.498
Field Notes
Description:
There are several species of bees in my home and school gardens and Bombus impatiens is very common. I found this one unmoving outside. I tried to revive it with diluted honey-water, but it was gone. So I took pictures with my macro lens of the tongue hanging out.
Habitat:
Organic native plant pollinator garden
Notes:
Bees have different length tongues depending on species. I wonder why this one died. It's been very hot and dry, so it could have been heat exhaustion.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 30, 2018
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