Tag: declining
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American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Apidae > Bombus > Bombus pensylvanicus American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) is an iconic, but declining bumble bee. This species is strongly associated with open lands like grasslands, prairies, and even barrier islands, but has become much harder to find in the northeast in recent years. It is thought to be almost completely extirpated from…
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Golden northern bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)
Apidae > Bombus > Bombus fervidus Golden northern bumble bee (Bombus fervidus) is always a treat to see. This handsome bumble bee is found in open lands including meadows, agricultural fields, and cities. Through B. fervidus is widespread, it is never very common, and is thought to be in decline, possibly due to the widespread…