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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:

One of several on the salvia in the park this evening.

Reference Links:

Bumblebee, Species Bombus pensylvanicus - American Bumble Bee - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 5, 2014

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