Trott column: Endangered bee spotted in basement
Rusty patched bumble bee is Minnesota's state bee 2:00 pm, May 7, 2021 × Robin Trott It’s been two years since the rusty patched bumble bee became the state bee of Minnesota, a designation due in no small part to Elaine Evans, University of Minnesota Extension educator and Bee Lab researcher. Because the rusty patched bumble bee is so uncommon, researchers haven’t been able to observe nesting behaviors for more than 25 years. That data is vital for conservation efforts. Her outreach paid off last summer when Evans heard from several people familiar with her work. When Nancy Kaf...
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