User:AllysonDragon/Bombus Californicus

Taxonomy
Bombus californicus is in genus Bombus and subgenus Thoracobombus. Bombus fervidus is also in subgenus Thoracobombus.

Distribution
Bombus californicus can be found on the US west coast and farther east. Bombus californicus range includes the western coast of Canada.

IUCN status
Bombus californicus is classified as Vulnerable. Bombus californicus was found to be endangered in 62% of surveyed areas.

Appearance
Bombus californicus has multiple possible color patterns of yellow and black. Appears very similar to Bombus fervidus.

Nesting
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.

Plants pollinated
This type of bumblebee pollinates sage, blueberry bushes, and red clover. Bombus californicus also pollinates california poppies and many other species of flowers.