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Bombus Huntii
Medium size bumble bee. Head and thorax are yellow. the thorax shows a patch of black between the wings? First and fourth segment of the abdomen are yellow, second and third are bright orange, the two last one are black. Wings are blackish.
Suburban area, gardens, parks, backyards...
That guy was trapped in the house. Once outside, it took its time before take off, giving me time for observation. Its way to thank for rescue?
Michael you're right for the Hunt's Bumble bee.
And thank you for your appreciation.
I think this might actually be: Bombus huntii, another species of bumble bee. The only reason I think this, is because of the yellow band between the red belts and the black abdominal apex.
Nevertheless, these are fantastic photos!
Spotted on May 15, 2012
Submitted on May 15, 2012
