Recently got to photograph the critically endangered male rusty-patched bumblebee 🐝

(Yes all the photos have been uploaded to conservation sites and verified)
#bumblebee #citizenscience #naturephotography #rustypatchbumblebee #macrophotography #endangered #🐝

What a treat to have a federally endangered species show up in our yard: the Rusty-patched Bumblebee. Plant native plants, the pollinators will thank you.
#rustypatchedbumblebee #bumblebee #rustypatchbumblebee #bombusaffinis

Some good news for a change. I was notified today that I got one of the Lawn & Legume Grants to create a pollinator garden!!!! I'm soooo excited! MN is awesome. #pollinatorgarden #monarchs #rustypatchbumblebee #stpaul #saintpaul

Even small urban yards can do their part in supporting native pollinators. Using more native and bee friendly plants is a great way to increase the bee populations. #garden #bees #rustypatchbumblebee