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American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

Description:

This large Bumble bee is visiting a Senna bloom. Bumble bees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands.

Habitat:

The garden is about half an acre of native plants specifically planted for wildlife. The main water source is a pond that is filtered by two gravel streams. It is on a peninsula by Lake Lewisville.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 13, 2012

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