Bombus huntii - BugGuide.Net

Bombus Huntii?

I believe this one of the most common Bees in North America, The Bombus Ternarius, in my opinion. Sure looks like the ones here.

Mike

… Mike Hodgson, 17 April, 2005 - 3:28pm

B. huntii

The ID was made using information (updated 8/29/03) from the Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory at Utah State University. Twelve (northern Utah) species were presented, of which six have at least one orange abdominal segment. B. ternarius is not listed among them.

This species is now foraging (in small numbers), one could be used for a more detailed examination if you know of any characteristics to use for comparison. Actually, I cound do a DNA extraction, unfortunately, I don't think anyone has come up with markers to make any sense of the sequences.

Don't you just love taxonomy :)>
KSM

… Kerry S. Matz, 18 April, 2005 - 8:03am

yes it is huntii

not ternarius

… John S. Ascher, 3 October, 2006 - 10:54am

this one too?

Doug Harper's image looks similar to yours; do you know if the range of Bombus huntii extends to Manitoba? (I'd like to get a better handle on bumble bees - they're a tough nut to crack).

… Robin McLeod, 27 March, 2005 - 10:32pm

The joys of ID

Yes, it looks dead on, the wing coloration might be of importance (??). I don't know the range of B.huntii. The "key" that is being used is for only nothern Utah. Outside of that area other similar species might not get excluded (i.e. no handles and the nut is still tough).

… Kerry S. Matz, 28 March, 2005 - 7:30am

Nice Shot!

Look at those full pollen baskets!

… Tony DiTerlizzi, 27 March, 2005 - 9:09pm

Neat!

I've never seen one of these before.

… Lynette Schimming, 27 March, 2005 - 7:21pm