Confusing bumble bee (Bombus perplexus)

Confusing bumble bee (Bombus perplexus) photo

Photo credit: Leif Richardson

Bumble bee illustrations: Paul Williams (identification and color patterns) and Elaine Evans (bee body design).

Identifying Features

Status: None
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"Highly variable species"; "Thorax usually all yellow between wings, below wings (sides of body) often black"; "T1-2 yellow"; "Tail usually black, or some pale/white hairs"

Range

Confusing bumble bee (Bombus perplexus) range map

When to Look

Confusing bumble bee (Bombus perplexus) range phenology

Floral Associations

Asclepias syriaca, Campanula rotundifolia, Eutrochium maculatum, Hydrophyllum virginianum, Rubus odoratus


Look Alike Species

B. vagans