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Types of bumblebees
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:13 pm
by gry
I'm trying to identify which types of bumblebees I have here. All of these pictures were taken this week in my yard in Green Bay, WI. I'm really wondering if the third picture is a rusty patched bumblebee. I do see a little brown between the wings. If necessary, I have a few more pics of that one.
Re: Types of bumblebees
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 11:22 pm
by kevinkk
The lower picture may be B. affinis, you really need to see the upper abdomen to get the coloration correct.
I'm using Bumble Bees of North America for a guide, it's almost like the hummingbird guide...you nearly need to be holding the critter.
Queens, workers, and males all have different color patterns and there seem to be variations for a number of species as well.