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Bombus for ID - Bombus nevadensis
Copyright © 2010 Diane Wilson

Bombus for ID - Bombus nevadensis
Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
July 14, 2010
Size: abt 2 cm
Could this be Bombus nevadensis? It's not very common in our gardens. Found on Silene armeria.

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Contributed by Diane Wilson on 14 July, 2010 - 5:54pm
Last updated 14 July, 2010 - 9:04pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 14 July, 2010 - 9:04pm

yes
it is
… John S. Ascher, 14 July, 2010 - 9:04pm

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