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Subgenus Cullumanobombus (Bombus Subgenus Cullumanobombus)
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Southern Plains Bumble Bee (Bombus fraternus)
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Copyright © 2012
oliver1
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Bombus fraternus
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
April 30, 2012
Size: approx. 2.5 cm
8 pm in my yard. Something big in Bombus?
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Contributed by
oliver1
on 30 April, 2012 - 7:02pm
Last updated 1 May, 2012 - 6:12am
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John S. Ascher
, 1 May, 2012 - 6:12am
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Great
Thank you very much, John. I was really curious about this one. Can you determine whether it's a queen, male, or worker? I've read the info on
discoverlife
but the descriptions are too difficult for me. Just based on its size, I would rule out the worker.
PS: I found it on a small, evergreen ligustrum (privet) tree.
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oliver1
, 1 May, 2012 - 6:53am
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Bumble bee
possibly Bombus nevadensis, but I am not an expert. They are very important, and good for the garden.
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Shaun Michael
, 30 April, 2012 - 8:48pm
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Thank you
I have added a third photo, since it's perhaps not that obvious. It surely is a beautiful insect.
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oliver1
, 30 April, 2012 - 9:25pm
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