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Bee identufucation #845548

Asked August 14, 2023, 10:14 AM EDT

Can you confirm if this is a rusty bumble which are endangered.

Crow Wing County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Cathy,

Despite the name, the rust marking on the rusty patched bumblebee is quite subtle, so this looks like a different bee. This University of Minnesota page is helpful:

https://beelab.umn.edu/rusty-patched-bumble-bee

Thanks for keeping an eye on the pollinators! Happy gardening.

MJ Replied August 14, 2023, 10:36 AM EDT

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