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At first glance, a bumblebee and carpenter bee can look almost identical. Both are large, powerful bees that may have black-and-yellow coloring and frequently visit … Read More

The California bumblebee is part of a diverse group of native pollinators found from coastal gardens and Southern California scrublands to northern forests and mountain … Read More

The western bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis) is an important native pollinator found across western North America. Once one of the most common bumblebees in parts of … Read More

Hunt’s bumble bee (Bombus huntii) is a colorful native bumble bee of western North America, easily recognized by the bright orange band across the middle … Read More

A yellow bumblebee is generally a large, fuzzy bee with noticeable yellow hair on its head, thorax, or abdomen. However, the name can cause confusion … Read More

The rusty patched bumble bee is a rare North American pollinator recognized by the rust-colored marking on the abdomen of workers and males. Its scientific … Read More

A black and white bumble bee may belong to several different species rather than one specific type. White-tailed bumblebees, western bumble bees, tree bumblebees, and … Read More

The common eastern bumble bee, Bombus impatiens, is one of the most frequently observed native bumble bees across eastern North America. Its fuzzy black body, … Read More

The yellow-banded bumblebee is a medium-sized North American pollinator recognized by the broad golden-yellow band crossing the middle of its abdomen. Scientifically named Bombus terricola, … Read More

The American bumblebee is a large, fuzzy native pollinator recognized by its black head, yellow body bands, and dark rear end. Scientifically named Bombus pensylvanicus, … Read More