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Perplexing Bumble Bee

Bombus perplexus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Smaller Bumble Bee. Mostly pale yellow in color with a black ventral surface and black legs.

Habitat:

Suburban garden. Visiting the Oregano blooms.

Reference Links:

Species Bombus perplexus - Perplexing Bumble Bee - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Juan DiTrani
I love bumblebees, is a shame we have very few in Panama

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PublishedNovember 6, 2014

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