Is this a Golden Northern Bumble Bee (Bombus fervidus)?

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Aug 30, 2024

These shots were was taken in North Texas, Dallas zip code 75218. Thank you!

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Aug 31, 2024

An additional shot with an observation of this single (bumble) bee. The separation of the ventral black from dorsal yellow on the abdomen is so striking! I've never seen any bee like that before. The precision of colorful designs in nature in so amazing. :)

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Sep 03, 2024

Although it looks like one, I suspect that it could be a male Bombus pensylvanicus - see the lower insect in this image: https://jessicabeckham.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/5/0/39509075/male-female-pens_orig.jpg

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Sep 04, 2024

Ah, I knew you would have something else up your sleeve lol! It certainly has the distinct color delineation, and I bow to the expert! :D Thank you! And I hope your remote trip was fantastic!

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