Trying to determine if these are Golden Northern Bumblebees. Taken today in NW Illinois… the location is known to have both these and American Bumblebees. I keep second guessing myself. Can any Bombus aficionados chime in?

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A dull brownish gold insect sitting on a bamboo leaf

Ok, I’m stumped! Was watering a planter my husband planted then ignored when a buzzing insect landed on a bamboo leaf by my shoulder. Any idea what it is??
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Is anyone able to identify this butterfly I pinned for my sister earlier this month?
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