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American Bumblebee

Bombus pensylvanicus

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

Rather large bee, approximately 3/4 inch long. Black wings, posterior and thorax. Three alternating yellow and blackish bands.

Habitat:

Pollinating garden with some high grasses and shrubby bushed

Notes:

Has been posted in "Species of Greatest Conservation Need". This is an endangered species

Reference Links:

Bombus pensylvanicus - Wikipedia

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