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Sun, Jul 24, 05 at 18:33
| Could you tell me if this is a Bumble bee? I have dozens of them everywhere and are wondering where they are coming from. Thank You!
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| Yep, those are bumbles. Bumble bee species are plentiful, they all have different markings. |
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| Yes it's a bumble bee. The thorax is generally very hairy, abdomen may be slightly hairy or almost no hair. |
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- Posted by BeeUnknown Southern PA (My Page) on Wed, Aug 10, 05 at 21:06
| You obviously konw thats a bumble bee from the previous post(s)...but I want to comment on those flowers...very beautiful! |
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- Posted by susanzone5 z5NY (My Page) on Tue, Aug 30, 05 at 19:41
| I have hundreds of these bees on my caryopteris and other flowers. Where do they live? In a hive, in my house, in the ground? I see them sleeping at night right on the flowers. |
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- Posted by Konrad___far_north 3 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 13, 05 at 1:03
| To any of you interested in bumbles,... here is a nice educational video.... Konrad |
Here is a link that might be useful: Bumble bee video
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