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Insects
Fuzzy black bee with a single yellow band on the thorax and front abdomen.
Field facts
HabitatGardens, prairies, woodland edges
RangeStatewide
When to lookApril to October
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBrown-belted Bumble Bee, Carpenter Bee
Field note: It buzz-pollinates by vibrating flowers to shake pollen loose.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Bumble bees nest in the ground; avoid mowing over cavity holes.
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