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Unknown Caterpillar from Japan Mating Sharpshooters

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

On August 21, 2010 · Category: Bumble Bees · Add Comment

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Location: Gainsville, Ga
August 20, 2010 2:05 pm
Picture taken Gainsville Ga.
August 19, 2010.
Is this a bumblebee or carpenter bee?
Yellow color but shiny abdomen?
Thank you,
J Serences

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Hi J,
In our opinion, this is a Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bombus impatiens. You can see BugGuide for additional information.

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