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Bombus californicus

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“California Bumble Bee”

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Bombus californicus, the California bumble bee, is a species of bumble bee in the family Apidae. Bombus californicus is in genus Bombus and subgenus Thoracobombus. It is found in Central America and North America.Bombus californicus is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.Bombus californicus was found to be endangered in 62% of surveyed areas.Bombus californicus has multiple possible color patterns of yellow and black. Bombus californicus appears very similar to Bombus fervidus.Bombus californicus nests in the ground, in wooded areas. Bombus californicus can also be found in urban areas. Queens emerge from April through the middle of July. Workers are present from April to September. Males (drones) are present late May through September. This type of bumblebee pollinates sage, blueberry…

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