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Bee - Bombus flavifrons
Copyright © 2008 Matt Goff

Bee - Bombus flavifrons
Sitka County, Alaska, USA
July 22, 2008
I haven't had much luck getting bees identified so far. Perhaps part of that is due to inadequate photos, so if anyone could suggest alternate views to try for, I would be interested in any help.

I'm not sure about the size of this bee, but I think it was about 1cm or a bit over.
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Contributed by Matt Goff on 30 August, 2008 - 1:27am
Last updated 11 November, 2009 - 5:41pm

Moved
Moved from Tricolored Bumble Bee.
… John S. Ascher, 11 November, 2009 - 5:41pm login or register to post comments

flavifrons
not ternarius
… John S. Ascher, 11 November, 2009 - 5:41pm login or register to post comments

Bombus ternarius
Red Tailed / Tri-Colored Bumblebee. They are somewhat common to find, but a treat to find with such vibrant red bands.
… Illia-Shaundra Chavez, 30 August, 2008 - 1:39am login or register to post comments

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