Doing a bumblebee survey for http://www.pnwbumblebeeatlas.org/
Driving on NF-6413 going to Elk Flats trailhead. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
The survey habitat near Elk Flats. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
What appears to be a B. bifarius male.
A bee fly (Bombylius ?) feeding on nettleleaf horsemint (Agastache urticifolia)
An unidentified male, possibly B. fervidous, on nettleleaf horsemint
A cobalt blue butterfly
Where I set up in the shade. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
A wind and temperature meter HoldPeak HP-866B. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
A bumblebee in a glass vile to chill it on ice so that it's easier to work with. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
Netting bees for a closer look. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
A pair of blister beetles mating
Looking down on the Grande Ronde river valley
Looking towards the Wallowa mountains from an amazing viewpoint.
Crossing a narrow bridge over the Grande Ronde river. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
Crossing the Grande Ronde river. (Google Pixel cellphone photo)
A sedated bee to make photographing and identifying them easier.
Possibly B. flavifrons? I am a newbie at this and not good at IDing yet!
Camera Equipment list:
Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro (Original Version)
Canon 1.4x iii Telephoto Extender
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