Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus)

Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus) photo

Photo credit: Paul Williams

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

Identifying Features

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Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus) illustration
"Black face, thick black band between the wing bases"; "Yellow on T1-T2, T3-5 black"; "Short, even hairs; dark wings"

Range

Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus) range map

When to Look

Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus) range phenology

Floral Associations

Asclepias sullivantii, Brickellia eupatorioides, Cephalanthus occidentalis, Cirsium discolor, Zizia aurea

Look Alike Species

B. affinis (queen), B. griseocollis, B. vagans