California Bumblebee

The California bumblebee (Bombus californicus) is a classic bumblebee with big fuzzy bodies that feature yellow and black patterns. These bumblebees make their nests in the ground and emerge from April to September. These California natives are excellent pollinators and focus their efforts on California poppies, sage, and red clover, though they also pollinate many other types of plants. Bombus californicus is, unfortunately, a vulnerable species that has seen a population decline due to climate change, pesticide use, and habitat destruction.