Bombus huntii
Bombus huntii is the medium-sized Hunt's bumble bee. The workers range from 11- to 14-mm long. Its nests are mostly underground. This species is mostly active in the summer and fall and can be seen throughout most of the year in the southern region. It has experienced decline in recent years but is still a commonly seen species of bumble bee.
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Species: Bombus huntii
Photograph: © 2015 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 23 August 2015
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45o43'41" N 111o08'11" W)