Can you recognize one of the farmer's best friends? Many of us get confused and there are some great resources to help. If you can't tell a bee from a yellowjacket, try this link from UC Riverside.
Now that you're in the ballpark, it's time to drill down a bit more.
The Western Bumblebee is common to our region and is generally the one we'll find in the gardens, fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest.
Franklin's Bumble Bee has the smallest range of any bumble bee in the world; existing only in a small area in southern Oregon and northern California. This bee is a generalist forager on many types of wildflowers, including lupines and California poppies. Since 1998, Franklin's Bumble Bee populations have drastically declined and the bee is on the brink of extinction.
The Xerces Society’s pollinator program works with farmers, land managers, golf course staff, public agencies, and gardeners to promote the conservation and recovery of native pollinator insects and their habitat. To accomplish our goals they produce user
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