Rusty patched bumble bee on wild bergamot

Rusty patched bumble bee on wild bergamot
Photo By/Credit

Mara Koenig/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
08/13/2025
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
The rusty patched bumble bee was listed as an endangered species in 2017, making it the first bumble bee to receive federal protection. Native wildflowers, like this wild bergamot, are the best sources of pollen and nectar.
Species
Bombus affinis
Subject tags
Endangered and/or Threatened species
Flowering plants
Insects
Pollinators
Wildflowers