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Nevada Bumblebee

Bombus nevadaensis

Photo by phidauex
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Field Notes

Description:

Large alpine bumblebee, vigorously harvesting from alpine flowers.

Habitat:

Found at 12,700ft elevation in central Colorado Rocky Mountains. Location was well above treeline, with sparse alpine plants in full bloom. This was the only individual I saw in the area.

Notes:

Likely Bombus nevadaensis, though I could be wrong.

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