What
Species:
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm very confident
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Observed Individual(s) in Hand or Close Range
Count:
15
Count Type:
An Estimate
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Mature (Adult)
Species Account:
Observed individuals were around 1.5 cm long. Hairy head and thorax, custard-yellow banding, pollen collected on legs. Most individuals were observed on my shirt which was saturated in sweat. Docile and non threatening.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.4,-111.2
Location Precision:
±1000 meters
Location Resource:
Transformed Location
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
Deep sloped canyon with pine tree cover and brush. Many wild flowers and thickets.
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
June 24, 2021 (All day)
Date/Time Precision:
Day
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
I used internet searches to try and get an idea of what the bees were.
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed