DescriptionBombus affinis, m, racine wi, LW Macior 1964 face 2017-02-15-09.26 (32801121931).jpg
The Endangered Bumble Bee. Bombus affinis. The Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee. Here is a a male from Racine Wisconsin collected years ago when this species was one of the most common species. The collector was W.L. Macior and his specimens live in the National Collection at the Smithsonian.
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