Bombus sylvicola
Bombus sylvicola is a boreal and alpine species found in mountain meadows. It appears much larger than it actually is because of the accumulation of long setae around the body. Its nests are mostly underground and is primarily found in the northern region of the United States and in Canada.
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Species: Bombus sylvicola
Photograph: © 2015 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 17 August 2015
Location: Montana, Park Co. (45o00'22" N 109o24'09" W)