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American Bumblebee (male)
Stanley Jones

American Bumblebee (male) (Bombus pensylvanicus)

American Bumblebee (Bombus pensylvanicus: Apidae) ca. 2.0 cm (0.79 in) long. Male, species sexually dimorphic. Foraging on Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya: Asteraceae).
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Planted garden within the arboretum at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.
Location
Brazos County Arboretum, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Bombus pensylvanicus
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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OMG!!! I knew you Americans had everything bigger than us.... but this bumblebee is huuuuuge!!! LOL

That's a super macro image you've taken of him too Stanley. Well done lad.
 
maist
Wonderful capture of this bee on flower, Excellent composition and colors, Stanley!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Meticulous detail you've captured in this Bee Stanley and such a beautiful image guy!
 
Kits
Look at all that pollen! Fabulous behavioural shot, Stanley!
 
bievreJJ
a real stunner, Stanley!!! superb macro, with gorgeous colors in a beautiful setting, many tfs!!!
 
drkishore
Lovely close up with remarkable detail and stunning colors!!! Three fabulous ones today Stanley!!!!
 

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Invertebrates
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