Giant Patagonian bumblebee (IMAGE)

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Giant Patagonian bumblebee

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This photo shows a giant Patagonian bumblebee (Bombus dahlbomii). Four decades ago, these bees were abundant in Chile and Argentina, but now they have become an uncommon sight.

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Eduardo E. Zattara

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