Insects and Spiders

American Bumble Bee In Flight

I was very happy to discover an American bumble bee enjoying wild honeysuckle in the Rowlett nature preserve. This species of bumble bee is on the threatened list and I don't see them very often. Their numbers have dwindled significantly.
American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve

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