The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a historic decision to designate more than 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee. The species was first petitioned for listing by the Xerces Society in 2013.
Bumble Bees
Four Bees, One Future: Why Saving California’s Bumble Bees Matters to Us All
The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety asked California in 2018 to give four endangered bumble bees full protection under state law. After years of public input, court battles and scientific review, the California Fish and Game Commission is expected to announce its final decision soon.
Morrison Bumble Bee and Large Marble Butterfly to be Considered for Endangered Species Protection
Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the Morrsion bumble bee (Bombus morrisoni) and the large marble butterfly (Euchloe ausonides) warrant further consideration for protection under the Endangered Species Act by issuing a positive 90-day finding.
David Kollen of Brookings, Oregon: A Lifelong Invertebrate Advocate Searching for Bumble Bees in Serpentine Fens
David Kollen's invertebrate-related accomplishments include lifelong advocate, appreciated Xerces ambassador, and dedicated community scientist. You can find him searching an unusual landscape for buzzing bumble bees amongst carnivorous pitcher plants.