Bombus bifarius
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The light yellow facial and head hairs provide initial ID clues for Bombus bifarus.
Native to western North America, the alternatiing yellow and black hairs along the body, make for a familiar sight in many garden areas.
Some individuals also have a light patch of brown or red hair across the abdomen.
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