Group 2 of 8You count these
Bumble bees
Large, round, very fuzzy bees with black-and-yellow bands and an audible buzz. Slower, deliberate fliers.
What to look for
- Large and noticeably fuzzy all over
- Black and yellow banding
- Audible, low buzz
- Slower, bumbling flight
Don’t mix up with
Carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless black abdomen. Bumble bees are fuzzy all over.
In the 2025 count
75,118bumble bees counted
Photo gallery
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