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Bombus impatiens
There are several species of bees in my home and school gardens and Bombus impatiens is very common. I found this one unmoving outside. I tried to revive it with diluted honey-water, but it was gone. So I took pictures with my macro lens of the tongue hanging out.
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Bees have different length tongues depending on species. I wonder why this one died. It's been very hot and dry, so it could have been heat exhaustion.
We have loads of bees in our school garden too. They are mostly honey bees and bumble bees.
There are several species of bees in my home and school gardens and Bombus impatiens is very common. I found this one unmoving outside. I tried to revive it with diluted honey-water, but it was gone. So I took pictures with my macro lens of the tongue hanging out.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2018
Submitted on Jul 30, 2018
