Endangered: Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee

Seth Moore, Environmental Specialist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, describes the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, a bumble bee native to Iowa, that has been put on the endangered species list. The bee has been found in some Iowa counties and the DNR is asking citizens to look for them and report sightings to them. Send your observations, photos, or questions to: seth.moore@dnr.iowa.gov or call Seth at 515-725-8464, or go to a web site for bumble bee watching to report your findings and upload your photos.

Originally broadcast 08/24/2018
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