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Bumble Bee ID
Bumble Bee ID
While bumble bee ID is not required for Nest Quest, you are welcome to review these additional resources.
Beginning Bumble Bee ID
Presented by Britt Forsberg, an introduction to identifying bumble bees in Minnesota.
Rusty patched bumble bee ID
The rusty patched bumble bee is a critically endangered species in Minnesota with federal protections. This video focuses on how to identify this species, along with some other species that are often mistaken for rusty patched.
Do you want to learn more about your nest?
Do you want to learn more about your nest?
Once nests are found, volunteers have the option to monitor these nests. We are looking for information like how many bees are entering and exiting, if they have pollen loads, if there are signs of predation, and more. This data can help us learn more about nest behaviors of different species, as well as infer population size. Click here to learn more about features to look for while conducting nest observations.
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