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bumblebee on vetch

Bombus bifarius bifarius

Description:

Large, hairy bumblebee with mostly yellow abdomen and head.

Habitat:

Bottomland under Oregon ash and oak.

1 Species ID Suggestions

HemaShah
HemaShah 12 years ago
Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius bifarius


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6 Comments

shebebusynow
shebebusynow 12 years ago

I think you're right, Emma. Thanks for the confirmation.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Shebe and that one is found in Oregon too. Could very well be.

shebebusynow
shebebusynow 12 years ago

After looking at that chart, I'm leaning toward an ID of Bombus bifarius bifarius, but I don't know enough about bees to be certain.

shebebusynow
shebebusynow 12 years ago

Thanks, Emma; that's a really helpful site!

shebebusynow
Spotted by
shebebusynow

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2012
Submitted on Apr 30, 2012

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