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Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus insularis
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About
Bombus insularis is a species of bumblebee in the subgenus Psithyrus, the cuckoo bumblebees. It is native to northern and western North America, where it occurs throughout Canada, Alaska, the northern United States, and some western states. It is known commonly as the indiscriminate cuckoo bumblebee.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 18, 2026Kennedy Ave, North Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: papajamesView observation from Oct 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 14, 2026Delta, BC, CAObserver: Ashley MaraisView observation from Aug 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 30, 2026North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, CanadaObserver: George HumphreyView observation from Jul 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 10, 2026EB River Rd @ Delwood Dr, Delta, BC V4C 0C6, CanadaObserver: kdenmanView observation from Jul 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 20, 2026North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A9, CanadaObserver: CDView observation from Jun 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 18, 2026Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: papajamesView observation from Jun 18, 2026 on iNaturalist