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Black-and-gold Bumble Bee (Bombus auricomus)
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BrianJo
huge bee -
Bombus auricomus
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Madison / Owen Park, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
August 21, 2013
Size: 35-40mm
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Contributed by
BrianJo
on 26 August, 2013 - 6:43pm
Last updated 8 September, 2013 - 6:34pm
Bombus auricomus (Black-and-gold Bumble Bee)
male
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John S. Ascher
, 28 August, 2013 - 11:55am
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Moved
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John S. Ascher
, 28 August, 2013 - 11:55am
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Might actually be a Robber Fly in
genus Mallophora, from its end-of-plant perch.
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Dave Fallow
, 26 August, 2013 - 8:26pm
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Interesting observation, Dave.
Perching place makes sense, but note that posture is totally different than the wings-together look of the fly. Note also legs here aren't as robust, plus thorax isn't nearly as hairy.
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Ron Hemberger
, 27 August, 2013 - 12:02am
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I'm seeing two wing pairs hit
I'm seeing two wing pairs hitched together in the usual bee sense, so not a fly. Otherwise - no idea, sorry!
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Kelsey J.R.P. Byers
, 27 August, 2013 - 1:33pm
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