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Bombus? - Bombus
Copyright © 2009 Lynn Monroe

Bombus? - Bombus
NW of Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
September 28, 2009
Size: BL~18 mm
We saw this shaggy white-haired bee visiting Broom Senecio (Senecio spartioides--Asteraceae) in front of our house. In shape and size it looks like a male Bombus, but I've not seen any with such shaggy white fur. We do have lots of Bumble bees here, though. I am also posting a second similar bee on the same oasis plant.
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Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 22 October, 2009 - 6:02pm
Last updated 8 November, 2009 - 10:05am

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