Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bee Id Help
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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