Red-Tailed Bumble Bee
Bombusternarius
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Aurora, Colorado(2 reports)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bozeman, Montana
Butte, Montana
Sparks, Nevada
Van Etten, New York
Beaverton, Oregon
Gold Hill, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Salt Lake City, Utah
Marysville, Washington
Spokane, Washington
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intrepid_gardnr
Aurora, CO |
June 2010 |
Positive
I have had some variation of this bumble bee in my garden for the last 7 years. The first one I saw only had red on the tail, this is the first one I've seen with bands. The bee is feasting on rock cress, but I haven't seen this type of bee very particular as I've seen visits to many types of flowers over the years. A handsome fellow, the saint bernard of the garden - mellow.
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di_fish
Marysville, WA |
May 2010 |
Neutral
I have seen these bees for the first time this year and there are dozens in my backyard! They are all over the spanish lavendar and rosemary especially. They seem mellow and don't bother me even if I'm working near them. Any more info on them? I've never seen or heard of them until now.
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Hummertime13
Sparks, NV |
August 2009 |
Positive
I love this bee! I've only ever seen one. He appeared August 2009 for the first time. I grow flowers every year and have never seen one before. He comes every day, more than once. He really seems to love Bachelor's Buttons.