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Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens)
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Copyright © 2010
Daniel
A bee in Massachusetts -
Bombus impatiens
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Ashby, MA (N. central MA), Massachusetts, USA
October 11, 2008
That's about all I know of this specimen. N. central MA in October.
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Contributed by
Daniel
on 20 February, 2010 - 8:40pm
Last updated 6 September, 2011 - 5:59pm
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John S. Ascher
, 20 February, 2010 - 9:42pm
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? Bombus impatiens ?
Just a guess. Dr. Ascher will be able to tell you which bumblebee it is for sure.
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Andrew Williams
, 20 February, 2010 - 8:52pm
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yes, a male
this species flies very late in the season
I saw one in Manhattan last Nov 15
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John S. Ascher
, 20 February, 2010 - 9:42pm
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Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
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Daniel
, 20 February, 2010 - 9:47pm
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