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Bumblebee - Bombus affinis - male
Copyright © 2006 Ilona L.

Bumblebee - Bombus affinis - Male
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
October 1, 2006
Here's another variation on the bumblebee. First time I have seen one with the orange marking.

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Contributed by Ilona L. on 2 October, 2006 - 1:33am
Last updated 11 December, 2010 - 10:29pm

Moved
Moved from Bumble Bees.
… Ilona L., 17 October, 2006 - 9:04pm

Bombus (Bombus) affinis
this species has been scarce in recent years so a good find
… John S. Ascher, 17 October, 2006 - 3:36pm

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