[Leica] [OM] IMG: Bumble Bee With Unusual Markings

[Nathan Wajsman]

Can’t help with the ID of the critter, but the photo is great.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 18 Aug 2021, at 21:02, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
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> By noon, the Rose of Sharon blooms were about half closed, but a few bees were still working. I caught this large black bee departing a partially closed bloom.  As I looked at the image on my computer screen, I realized that the markings were unusual. It was not a Carpenter Bee, our most common variety, but was thin-waisted and had two thin, fuzzy yellow bands on the abdomen.  Searches online were not helpful.  I assume it is some form of Bumble Bee, but the name eludes me.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210818-P8180301-Enhanced.JPG.html
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> X-E1 with 50-200 and monopod.
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