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Tricolored/Orange Belted Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

Notes:

This orange belted (tricolored) bumble bee was fun to watch as she flew from flower to flower. There were a few others, but this one did not let my presence bother her. The "heart shape" on their back adds to their beauty.

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2 Comments

Blueidone
Blueidone 11 years ago

Thanks Karen :))

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Beautiful!

Blueidone
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Blueidone

South Paris, Maine, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Apr 28, 2012

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