Bombus occidentalis, the Western Bumble Bee, has several color forms or patterns. Color forms refer the coloration of the bumble bee with respect to the location of the hairs on its body. Solid areas of colors often present as bands; sometimes they can also take the form of patches or spots. If two hair colors… Continue reading Western Bumble Bee
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California Bumble Bee
The photos above are of three female California bumble bees. The bee at the upper left is feeding on flowers of Verbena de la Mina in my backyard. It may be difficult to see, but she has inserted her tongue into a flower to feed on nectar. I photographed the two bumble bees at the… Continue reading California Bumble Bee
iNaturalist Observations
I am spending much of my time in the field and just outside my door taking photographs of plants, flowers and insects with the occasional bird, reptile and mammal included when our paths intersect. Doing this kind of work requires patience and focus. I find that I must slow down and concentrate on my subject.… Continue reading iNaturalist Observations